Education Grants Program

Dedicated to advancing Bitcoin literacy and community development across the globe. Supports projects that make Bitcoin education more accessible, practical, and inspiring.

Focus Areas:

• Bitcoin foundational knowledge
• Merchant adoption and circular economy development
• Community workshops and training
• Educational content creation
• Gamified learning approaches
• Global accessibility (multiple languages)
• Open educational resources

Geographic Scope: International with emphasis on underserved communities

Funding Sources: General Fund

Notable Funded Projects (Wave 3):

• BTC Map: Global Bitcoin merchant directory and circular economy platform
• Yes Bitcoin Haiti: Bitcoin education and merchant adoption in Haiti
• Entropy Bitcoin Education: Gamified, interactive Bitcoin education workshops
• Bitcoin 4all: Free video content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

License Requirements: Educational content must be produced under permissive and open licenses (CC BY-SA 4.0, Apache 2.0, etc.) to remain accessible to everyone

Background: The Education Grants Program recognizes that widespread Bitcoin adoption requires education. The initiative supports projects that empower individuals and communities with the tools and understanding needed to participate in the growing Bitcoin ecosystem.

Application Process

1. Visit opensats.org/apply
2. Submit your education project proposal
3. Include project description, target audience, and educational approach
4. Demonstrate commitment to open, accessible content

Required Elements:

• Clear educational objectives
• Plan for content creation/delivery
• Commitment to open licensing
• Sustainability plan
• Expected impact metrics