# Data Challenge 4844

Source: https://esp.ethereum.foundation/data-challenge-4844

## Summary

The Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) funds free and open-source projects that strengthen Ethereum's foundations, with a focus on builder tools, infrastructure, research, community resources and other public goods. Support is generally aimed at builders rather than end users. Financial support is offered through a Wishlist and RFPs curated by EF teams, and non-financial support through Office Hours. The article reports that ESP supported 136 projects with $26.9 million in 2021, rising to 677 projects in 2024, when it committed $44.4 million.

## Article

Our Mission

The Ecosystem Support Program focuses on strengthening Ethereum's foundations, supporting teams across the ecosystem, and enabling future builders.

2021

136 projects

$26.9 million

2022

397 projects

$30.0 million

2023

498 projects

$61.1 million

2024

677 projects

$44.4 million

Our Role

ESP provides financial and non-financial support to projects that strengthen Ethereum's foundations and enable future builders through Grant Management: supporting the strategic allocation of resources to projects that are most critical to Ethereum's resilience and usability.

Our Focus

We support free and open-source projects that strengthen Ethereum's foundations, with a particular focus on builder tools, infrastructure, research, community resources, and other public goods. Our support is generally directed towards builders, rather than end users.

Our Approach

Financial support is offered through our Wishlist and RFPs, which highlight funding opportunities curated by EF teams. Non-financial support is available through Office Hours, where builders can receive project feedback, guidance on navigating the ecosystem, or advice on aligning their project with a Wishlist or RFP item.

## Comments

**macbudkowski.eth**: Looks like a perfect challenge for @cerv1.eth!