1. The Starknet Foundation has launched a $5 million grant program to support the development of projects and applications built on the Starknet ecosystem. The grant program aims to accelerate the adoption and growth of Starknet, a decentralized Ethereum scaling solution that utilizes zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups technology. The grants will be awarded to developers, teams, and projects that are building innovative solutions on the Starknet platform.

2. The grant program is divided into three categories: Starknet Ecosystem Development, Starknet Research and Tooling, and Starknet Community and Education. The Ecosystem Development grants will focus on supporting the creation of new applications and protocols on Starknet, while the Research and Tooling grants will support the development of tools and infrastructure to enhance the Starknet ecosystem. The Community and Education grants will fund initiatives that promote the adoption and understanding of Starknet among developers and users.

3. The Starknet Foundation has already received a significant number of grant applications from developers and teams around the world. The foundation will evaluate the applications based on their potential impact, technical feasibility, and alignment with the Starknet ecosystem's goals. The selected projects will receive funding, mentorship, and support from the Starknet community to help them succeed and contribute to the overall growth of the Starknet ecosystem.