November 5, 2025
El Zonte, El Salvador / Global — Bitcoin Beach and the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies today announced recipeients of the second round of Bitcoin Beach Grants for Bitcoin Circular Economies (BCEs), awarding grants ranging from 500,000 to 5,000,000 sats to 42 BCE projects across 19 countries.
Building on the success of Round 1 in 2024, the grants program continues to strengthen the global movement for grassroots financial inclusion, supporting initiatives that demonstrate how Bitcoin can be used for everyday commerce, education, savings, and local economic resilience. Round 2 recipients include projects in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, Central America, Europe, North America, and South America—reflecting Bitcoin’s growing role as a global tool for empowerment and innovation.
“These grants accelerate local projects that are building real circular economies—where people earn, save, and spend Bitcoin in daily life,” said Roman Martínez, Co-Founder and Community Lead at Bitcoin Beach (El Salvador). “From markets and stores to youth programs and women-led initiatives, we’re seeing Bitcoin empower communities to solve local problems with Bitcoin, one transaction at a time.”
“This round is about practical tools and building for sustainability,” said Scott Wolfe, Global Coordinator of the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies. “By pairing these small grants with mentorship and training, we’re helping projects reach the next level—greater adoption, stronger leadership, and thriving local networks that keep value circulating close to home.”
Through these grants, Bitcoin Beach and FBCE are deepening their commitment to financial education, entrepreneurship, and community-driven adoption—demonstrating that Bitcoin’s impact goes beyond technology, touching lives and livelihoods in diverse cultural and economic contexts around the world.
Round 2 Grant Recipients (alphabetical order)
About Bitcoin Beach and FBCE
Bitcoin Beach, based in El Zonte, El Salvador, is the birthplace of the first sustained Bitcoin circular economy and a model for community-based financial empowerment. The Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies (FBCE) is a global network supporting and connecting Bitcoin circular economies around the world. Together, Bitcoin Beach and the FBCE are helping local leaders turn Bitcoin adoption into social and economic transformation.
For more information:
Visit https://fbce.io and https://www.bitcoinbeach.com
Media Inquiries:
Roman Martinez: @romanmartinezc / romanbitcoinbeach@gmail.com
Scott Wolfe: @ScottAWolfe / admin@fbce.io
July 4, 2025
The team at Bitcoin Beach (El Salvador) is pleased to announce its second global campaign to support Bitcoin circular economies, delivered once again in partnership with the Federation of Bitcoin Circular Economies (FBCE). Bitcoin Beach Grants Round 2 will build on the success and impact of Round 1 grants made in 2024, where a total of 0.5 BTC was awarded to 22 projects from 18 countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Learn more about Round 1 grants.
Grants provided in Round 2 will be divided into two streams: one dedicated to supporting existing Bitcoin circular economy projects and one dedicated to supporting new, emerging Bitcoin circular economy projects.
Today, an official application process has been launched and projects from around the world are invited to apply. Existing circular economy projects are eligible to apply for grants of up to 0.05 BTC. New, emerging projects are eligible to apply for grants of up to 0.02 BTC. The deadline to apply is August 8, 2025. All applications will be reviewed by members of a grant committee and all projects deemed to qualify will be invited for a brief interview. It is anticipated that final grant announcements will be made in early November 2025.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THESE GRANTS? → Bitcoin Circular Economy Projects ONLY
The application deadline has passed and applications are no longer being accepted.
Contact Scott Wolfe, FBCE Coordinator at admin@fbce.io
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