Filecoin ProPGF Batch 1: $3.6M+ Awarded to Ecosystem Builders
We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of the very first Filecoin Public Goods Funding (ProPGF) batch. A total of $3.68M in funding has been allocated to 14 teams building foundational infrastructure, developer tooling, and essential services that will power the next generation of Filecoin applications.
Protocol Labs’ Filecoin Public Goods Funding (PGF) programs support projects that strengthen the Filecoin ecosystem and broader open-source infrastructure. Funding is distributed through ProPGF (prospective funding for forward-looking initiatives) and RetroPGF (retroactive rewards for proven impact), enabling developers, researchers, and community builders to create and sustain tools, protocols, and resources that advance decentralized storage and the open web.
This is just the beginning. ProPGF is designed to be a recurring, long-term initiative, with funding batches taking place every six months. Batch 2 launches this October 2025, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.
Results at a Glance
- 38 projects applied
- 23 shortlisted for final review
- 14 teams selected for funding
- $3,681,800 allocated
A Community Effort
This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the time, care, and commitment of our ProPGF selection committee, who conducted thoughtful reviews and rigorous due diligence to ensure that every dollar supports projects with meaningful impact. A heartfelt thank you to the committee, and to all the teams who applied. Your contributions continue to drive the Filecoin ecosystem forward.
Meet the Funded Teams
We’re proud to support the following projects in ProPGF batch 1:
- Curio Dashboard - $50,000
- Fil Note - $100,000
- Filecoin Developer Tooling (FIL-B) - $400,000
- Filecoin EconoLens MCP Server- $80,000
- Game Theoretic Programmable Fil+ Allocator - $155,000
- Titan Network (SP Bandwidth) - $150,000
- IPNI - $480,000
- FIL Ponto- $500,000
- Chainfee - $25,000
- CIDgravity Gateway- $500,000
- Curio Storage- $500,000
- EverMedia Vault- $161,800
- Lynx - $80,000
- Filecoin Retrieval Checkers (FilCDN) as FWS Services - $500,000
Together, these projects span a rich cross-section of use cases, from high-performance data retrieval to programmable deal allocation. All are united by a shared mission to build robust, open infrastructure for the decentralized web.
What’s Next
- Initial disbursements begin this week and will continue into next.
- Progress reporting will be required from each funded team to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Batch 2 of ProPGF launches in October 2025 with more details to be shared soon.
- Batch 3 of FIL-RPGF launches in end of September 2025
For teams who weren’t selected in this batch, we strongly encourage you to apply again in the fall or explore alternative opportunities through FIL-RetroPGF and other ecosystem funding programs.
Final Thoughts
The close of ProPGF Batch 1 marks more than a funding milestone. It’s a testament to the growing strength, ambition, and collaboration within the Filecoin ecosystem.
We’re honored to support this pioneering cohort and excited to follow their progress as they build the future of decentralized storage. This is just the beginning, and things are only heating up.
Stay tuned for more updates as we head toward the next batch in October including a blog post speaking to the long term roadmap for ProPGF.
