Starting May 2025, TON Foundation is rolling out a bold new grants strategy program designed to supercharge adoption and unlock the next stage of ecosystem growth.

As TON continues to scale at a rapid rate and welcome millions of new users, our funding strategy is evolving to meet the moment. We’re shifting our focus toward high-impact teams that are already building momentum and have the vision and capability to transform the entire ecosystem. These standout projects will be known as “TON Champions”.

What Makes a Champion?

TON Champions are not just applicants—they are catalysts for change. These are the builders solving real-world problems, driving practicality and utility, and creating new use cases that increase user adoption across TON.

Grants will be prioritized across five high-growth verticals:

• GameFi: On-chain gaming with real economies and social stickiness
• Payments: Seamless, global crypto payments at scale
• Telegram In-App Economy: Apps and bots fueling Telegram’s ecosystem
• Simplified DeFi: Accessible, mobile-first financial tools for everyone
• AI: Agents, interfaces, and infrastructure built on TON and powered by AI

These types of projects go beyond building—they’re defining what comes next.

How Do We Support Champions?

TON Champions gain access to a full stack of support to grow faster and go further, including:

• Developer grants to accelerate product developement
• Smart contract audits to ensure trust and security
• User incentives to boost traction and engagement
• Traffic support packages via Telegram and ecosystem partners

Our goal is to amplify what’s already working by giving great teams the tools to build bigger, smarter and faster.

Still Building TON Foundation

Alongside, TON Foundation remains committed to the builders who make TON’s infrastructure possible. A dedicated track of non-commercial grants will continue to serve and support open-source tools, public goods, and foundational infrastructure.

Transparency remains a core value. All grant recipients and progress reports will be publicly accessible via TON’s website and official channels. The current program on Questbook is now officially completed.

Ready to Build?

Whether you're just getting started or scaling up, there’s a place for you in the TON ecosystem.

Explore the TON Builders Portal to discover a wide range of programs designed to help your project thrive—from fundraising support and community visibility to promotion in the Telegram Apps Center and more.

Now is the time to build.

Let’s grow TON together.