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Submit your project application
Tell us what you are building, where it runs, and how large the codebase is. Applying is free.
$1M Audit Grant Initiative · Batch 1
$1 Million in Audit Grants for Web3 Builders
Building the future of Web3? Apply for a subsidized smart contract security assessment from Kann Audits.
Batch 1 applications are open until 15 November 2026.
in subsidized smart contract security assessments
- Application
- Free
- Apply by
- 15 November 2026
- Assessment start
- Within 30 days of approval
- Deliverable
- Official PDF report
About the initiative
Security for the next wave of Web3 builders
Kann Audits is developing a security grant initiative designed to improve access to smart contract security assessments for Web3 projects while helping train the next generation of auditors.
Grant assessments combine Kann Audits researchers, supervised junior auditors from our training program and Kann AI, with senior review before anything reaches your team.
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Kann Audits evaluates eligibility and scope
We review each application for technical eligibility, scope and our review capacity.
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Accept your assessment terms
Approved projects receive the exact assessment scope and terms, start the assessment within 30 days of acceptance, and pay a $250 participation fee.
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Kann Audits conducts the security assessment
Our researchers and supervised junior auditors review the code with support from Kann AI, our proprietary AI model, followed by senior review and quality assurance.
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Receive your official PDF report
Once the assessment finishes, Kann Audits delivers an official PDF report with the confirmed findings, severity ratings and remediation recommendations.
Who can apply
Anyone building in crypto
We want to encourage builders and give every serious team a chance, from first prototype to mainnet.
DeFi protocols
Lending, exchanges, vaults, staking and yield products.
Web3 startups
Teams preparing their first launch or first raise.
NFT and gaming projects
Collections, marketplaces and onchain game logic.
Infrastructure developers
Bridges, oracles, SDKs and developer tooling.
DAO tooling projects
Governance, treasury and voting contracts.
Early-stage blockchain applications
Anything onchain that is approaching users and value.
Apply
Apply for Your Audit Grant
Tell us about your project. We review every application and reply by email.
- Batch 1 applications are open until 15 November 2026.
- Applying is free, with no payment details collected.
- If approved, you receive the exact scope and terms first.
- Approved projects pay a $250 participation fee and start within 30 days.
- Every finished assessment ends with an official PDF report, like our published reports.
- Your application and repository stay private to the Kann Audits team.
Have questions? Reach out on Telegram or email contact@kannaudits.com.
Program terms
How the grant program works
Timeline
Batch 1 is the first cohort of the program. Batch 1 applications are open until 15 November 2026.
Free to apply
Applying is free. No payment is collected with the application.
Application review
Kann Audits reviews every application for technical eligibility, scope and review capacity, and may decline any application.
Terms before payment
Approved projects receive the exact assessment scope and terms before any payment is requested.
Participation fee
Approved projects pay a $250 participation fee and start the assessment within 30 days of acceptance.
Who reviews your code
Assessments may involve supervised junior auditors working under the Kann Audits senior review and quality-assurance process, supported by Kann AI.
Final report
Once the assessment finishes, Kann Audits delivers an official PDF report of the findings and remediation recommendations.
Grant value
The $1,000,000 total is the combined standard value of the subsidized assessments Kann Audits provides through the program.
FAQ
Audit Grant FAQ
What is the $1M Audit Grant Initiative?
It is a Kann Audits program that subsidizes smart contract security assessments for Web3 builders. The $1,000,000 is the combined standard value of the assessments Kann Audits provides through the program. Approved projects pay a $250 participation fee instead of the full price of an audit.
Is applying free?
Yes. Applying costs nothing, and no payment details are collected with the application.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications for Batch 1, the first cohort of the program, are open until 15 November 2026.
When do I pay the $250?
Only after your project is approved and you have received the exact assessment scope and terms. Approved projects pay the $250 participation fee and start the assessment within 30 days of acceptance.
What type of assessment will I receive?
A security assessment of the agreed smart contract scope: manual review supported by Kann AI, followed by senior review and quality assurance. Once the assessment finishes, you receive an official Kann Audits PDF report with the confirmed findings, severity ratings and remediation recommendations.
Who performs the security assessment?
Kann Audits researchers and supervised junior auditors from the Kann Audits training program, supported by Kann AI. Senior researchers review the findings and the quality of the work before delivery.
Which blockchains are supported?
Projects on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana, Avalanche and other chains can apply, with contracts in Solidity, Rust, Vyper, Move and other languages. Final eligibility depends on the language and scope and is confirmed during review.
What happens if my application is rejected?
Nothing is charged. You can apply again later, for example once your code is more complete, or contact Kann Audits about a standard engagement.
Does the assessment guarantee my smart contracts are secure?
A security assessment is an in-depth review of the agreed scope at a specific version of your code. It is designed to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen your security before launch, although no review can promise that a codebase is entirely free of issues.