EasyA has proposed the initiation of the Fast-Grants Bounty with an initial allocation of $500k. The purpose would be to build momentum for new projects in the ecosystem by providing initial grants of up to $10k as soon as 72 hours after applying.
Bill Laboon has initiated Polkadot Wish For Change Referendum 1660, which proposes that the Web3 Foundation initiate a Polkadot Agents Program to fund and reimburse community members that actively support the ecosystem.