SCF Build Track

Idea to Impact

Apply for up to $150,000 in XLM* to transition your validated project from concept to launch on Stellar. Benefit from ongoing support and seamless integration into the Stellar community and ecosystem through three distinct tracks of funding. Drive the future of blockchain technology by enhancing ecosystem infrastructure, advancing DeFi applications, and creating solutions that serve global needs.

SCF-42

SCF #42

Submission

Teams interested in participating in SCF #42 should submit the interest form ASAP in order to be considered. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited to submit to the round by the deadline.

Deadline to submit:

March 15, 2026

$150K in XLM*

Max. Award Amount

Technical audits, and access to accelerators and VCs awaits!

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Previously Awarded Submissions

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Build Award Tracks

SCF Build consists of 3 distinct tracks: Open, Integration, and RFP. All three tracks have different submission criteria, review processes, and eligibility requirements. Find out more about each track here.

Open Track
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Integration Track
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RFP Track
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Rounds

Submit Your Project

Award rounds overlap in submission and reviewing/voting, so choose the latest round if you’re looking to submit!

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SCF-42

SCF #42

Submission

Deadline to submit:

March 15, 2026

SCF-41

SCF #41

Panel Review

Deadline to submit:

February 8, 2026

SCF-40

SCF #40

Ended

Deadline to submit:

November 9, 2025

SCF-39

SCF #39

Ended

Deadline to submit:

September 21, 2025

SCF-38

SCF #38

Ended

Deadline to submit:

August 11, 2025

SCF-37

SCF #37

Ended

Deadline to submit:

July 6, 2025

SCF-36

SCF #36

Ended

Deadline to submit:

May 26, 2025

SCF-35

SCF #35

Ended

Deadline to submit:

April 13, 2025

SCF-34

SCF #34

Ended

Deadline to submit:

March 2, 2025

SCF-33

SCF #33

Ended

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SCF-32

SCF #32

Ended

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SCF-31

SCF #31

Ended

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SCF-30

SCF #30

Ended

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SCF-29

SCF #29

Ended

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SCF-28

SCF #28

Ended

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SCF-27

SCF #27

Ended

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SCF-26

SCF #26

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SCF-25

SCF #25

Ended

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SCF-24

SCF #24

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SCF-23

SCF #23

Ended

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SCF-22

SCF #22

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SCF-21

SCF #21

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SCF-20

SCF #20

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SCF-19

SCF #19

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SCF-18

SCF #18

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SCF-17

SCF #17

Ended

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SCF-16

SCF #16

Ended

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SCF-15

SCF #15

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SCF-14

SCF #14

Ended

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SCF-13

SCF #13

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SCF-12

SCF #12

Ended

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SCF-11

SCF #11

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SCF-10

SCF #10

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SCF-9

SCF #9

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SCF-8

SCF #8

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SCF-7

SCF #7

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SCF-6

SCF #6

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SCF-5

SCF #5

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SCF-4

SCF #4

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SCF-3

SCF #3

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SCF-2

SCF #2

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SCF-1

SCF #1

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SCF Build Award Process

SCF Build Award rounds run every 6 weeks. Submissions go through a specific selection process to be approved (see steps on the left), and once approved, award payments and other support materials are released in tranches (see steps on the right).

Timeline

Start
2 Weeks
1 Week
1 Week
1 Week

Tranche Payments

Approved
MVP
Testnet
Mainnet
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Submission Criteria for Selection

Before submitting, ensure you and your project are eligible according to the Official Rules located in the SCF Handbook. Below are the criteria used to for pre-screen and review for eligible Projects for the SCF Build Award.

Product Market Fit
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Track Specific Criteria
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Submission Quality
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Use of Stellar
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Integration Plan
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Ready to Build
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Budget & Tranches
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Learn More

Resources

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SCF-Handbook

SCF Handbook

Visit the SCF Handbook for a complete overview of structure, processes, and rules of all programs and supporting initiatives of the Stellar Community Fund.

Stellar-Dev-Discord

Stellar Dev Discord

Connect with other founders, builders, and community members to showcase your project, ask questions, and share learnings.

Stellar-Community-Medium

Stellar Community Medium

Discover the latest updates on SCF award rounds and structure changes on the Stellar Community Medium.

*The USD valuation of the budget request in XLM will be calculated using the CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Settlement Price on the day of payment as administered, maintained, and reported by the cryptocurrency index provider CF Benchmarks Ltd. (using the ticker XLMUSD_RR) (available at https://www.cfbenchmarks.com/indices/XLMUSD_RR). Learn more in the SCF Handbook.

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