# Funding (/docs/ecosystem/builder-support/get-funded)

Explore grants, incubators, and funding programs available to Uniswap ecosystem builders.

[The Uniswap Foundation](https://www.uniswapfoundation.org/) and ecosystem contributors provide funding pathways for research, tooling, and product development.

## Before You Apply
1. **Deploy to Unichain and/or Uniswap v4.** Some programs consider early prototypes, but a working deployment can strengthen your application.
2. **Provide documentation.** Include clear documentation with setup instructions, project goals, and demo materials.
3. **Highlight your impact.** Measure and include metrics like user adoption, transaction volume, or community engagement.

## Uniswap Foundation Grants
The Uniswap Foundation funds projects across protocols, tooling, research, governance, and community initiatives.

**What you get**

* Funding based on project scope and needs
* Technical resources and ecosystem connections
* Strategic support: partnerships, distribution, and guidance

[Apply for Uniswap Foundation Grants](https://share.hsforms.com/1fxQjPQTgTYmPwlYxxKlSGQsdca9)

## Unichain Grants
Unichain Grants support teams building applications, infrastructure, and ecosystem tooling on Unichain.

**What you get**

* Funding support aligned to project scope and milestones
* Ecosystem support for teams building on Unichain
* Access to technical and builder resources

[Apply for Unichain Grants](https://share.hsforms.com/18Kv3hTvDSt-x1wK9va0OYwsdca9)

## Uniswap Hook Incubator
The Uniswap Hook Incubator is an async program focused on Uniswap v4 hook development.

**Who it is for**

* Experienced Solidity developers
* Teams with DeFi experience
* Builders exploring new hook-based primitives

**What you get**

* Fully covered tuition
* Up to $40k in prizes
* Access to DeFi experts and a Uniswap v4 builder community

[Apply for the Uniswap Hook Incubator](https://atrium.academy/uniswap)

## UFSF Audit Subsidies
The Uniswap Foundation Security Fund (UFSF) provides access to security audits at reduced or no cost through a vetted provider process.

**What you get**

* Access to audit providers in the UFSF program
* Standardized deliverables and quality assurance
* For subsidy recipients: up to 100% of audit costs

[Apply for UFSF audit subsidies](https://areta.fillout.com/ufsf-projects)