# Arc
# Circle Developer Grants
# Microgrants
Arc mainnet is live. Arc Microgrants backs early builders who have put something on it.
Twenty microgrants of 500 USDC each are available from a 10,000 USDC pool for proofs of concept, tiny apps, demos, prototypes, and technical experiments running on Arc mainnet. Submissions close October 14, 2026 and are reviewed as they come in.
Not everything starts as a startup. Sometimes it starts as a side project, or a prototype you built to find out whether the thing would work. Arc Microgrants exists for that stage.
Build first, then submit
Submit a project that is already deployed and working on Arc mainnet. One submission, one link. Nothing to commit to up front and no follow-up to file later. If what you built runs, show it to us.
Arc uses USDC to pay gas, so you will need a small amount of USDC on Arc to deploy and transact.
What we fund
Tiny apps, proofs of concept, prototypes, demos, hackathon continuations, experimental infrastructure, and early technical experiments, all deployed and working on Arc mainnet.
You do not need traction, a company, a deck, or a roadmap. You need something real that runs.
Who it is for
Indie developers, student teams, hackathon teams with something worth continuing, first-time founders, emerging infrastructure builders, and technical teams chasing a sharp Arc-native use case.
You do not need deep crypto experience. If this is your first time deploying to a chain, you are welcome here.
What you get
- $500 in USDC on Arc, non-dilutive
- Technical guidance as you keep building
- Access to Arc ecosystem office hours
- Visibility in the Arc builder community
- Introductions where they help
- A route into the Circle Grant Program and other ecosystem support
How it works
- Build your project and deploy it to Arc mainnet.
- Submit through this page with a link to the live deployment and your repo. It takes about ten minutes.
- Submissions are screened for completeness and fit.
- Shortlisted projects are scored and decided in batches.
- Selected builders complete a short verification step for payout.
- Your microgrant is paid in USDC on Arc.
Submissions close October 14, 2026 at 23:59 ET. Reviews run on a rolling basis and every decision is issued by October 21. Earlier submissions get earlier answers.
What your submission needs
- A live deployment on Arc mainnet, with a link we can open.
- A public repo.
- A short description of what your project does and what it uses Arc for.
- A public builder profile. GitHub, X, or Farcaster.
Not eligible: design mockups, slide decks, testnet-only builds, projects with no Arc component, and work already funded by a Circle or Arc program.
What we look for
Relevance to Arc, technical credibility, the quality of what you built, and whether the project is worth taking further. Promise counts for more than traction here.
Microgrants and the Circle Grant Program
Microgrants reward the first proof. The Circle Grant Program funds the path to production. If your project is further along than this program is built for, submit anyway and we will point you toward the right one.
Eligibility and rules
- Open to individuals and teams worldwide, subject to sanctions and restricted-jurisdiction screening.
- Pseudonymous builders can submit. Verification happens only after conditional selection, and only for whoever receives the microgrant. You do not have to disclose your identity publicly.
- One submission per project. Teams can submit more than one distinct project.
- Your project must be deployed and working on Arc mainnet at the time you submit.
- Hackathon projects are eligible.
- The work must be yours, or you must have the right to submit it.
- Microgrants are paid in USDC on Arc. You need a wallet that can receive USDC on Arc.
- You keep full ownership of your work. No equity, no IP assignment, no exclusivity.
- Program dates and microgrant counts may be adjusted.
Questions
Does my project have to be live on Arc mainnet? Yes. Submit it once it is deployed and working.
Do I need a company? No.
Can I submit pseudonymously? Yes. Verification is private and only for payout.
Can I submit a hackathon project? Yes, as long as it is deployed on Arc mainnet.
How fast will I hear back? Rolling. All decisions by October 21, 2026.
Disclosures
Arc is an open L1 blockchain launched by Arc Network Services LLC ("Arc LLC") and operated by a permissioned validator set. Arc LLC provides software services only and does not offer regulated financial or advisory services. Arc has not been reviewed or approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services or any other regulatory authority.
The Arc network is provided "as is" and "as available." Use of Arc involves inherent risks associated with blockchain technology, including smart contract vulnerabilities, network disruptions, and the absence of recourse for transaction errors or losses. The ability to transact on Arc depends on the ability to obtain and use USDC to pay gas fees. Neither Arc LLC nor any permissioned validator is responsible for the content, accuracy, legality, or functionality of third-party applications, protocols, or services built on or integrated with Arc. You are solely responsible for features or services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws.
All Arc features may be modified, delayed, or cancelled at any time without notice. Nothing herein constitutes a commitment, warranty, guarantee or legal, regulatory, tax, or investment advice.
