The Chainlink Community Grant Program has awarded a blockchain integration grant to BlockSpaces and LinkUp Florida for the native integration of Chainlink on the NEAR blockchain. This initiative aims to provide NEAR developers with direct access to Chainlink's protocol, including its widely used Price Feeds and custom oracle networks, fostering the development of decentralized applications across various sectors such as DeFi, insurance, and gaming. BlockSpaces, a blockchain solution provider, and LinkUp Florida, a blockchain consulting group, will collaborate on ensuring compatibility, deployment, and maintenance of Chainlink contracts on NEAR. This integration is expected to enable NEAR developers to build secure and reliable smart contract applications with robust, decentralized data feeds, enhancing the potential for innovative financial applications. The Chainlink Community Grant Program continues to support ecosystem teams and researchers in developing essential tools and infrastructure for universally connected smart contracts and secure oracle networks.