# **Proposal for Gitcoin Quadratic Funding Round**
### **Empowering Local Non-Profits in Rio de Janeiro Through Web3 Fundraising**

## **Overview**
**GreenPill Brasil**, in partnership with **Fabulosa Labs**, is launching a **Quadratic Funding (QF) round using Gitcoin Grant Stack** to **onboard and fund local non-profits in Rio de Janeiro**. This initiative aims to equip them with **web3 fundraising tools**, including **Gitcoin and Giveth**, to help them secure funding for their projects.

The program will include **educational workshops**, hands-on onboarding, and **two in-person gatherings** at Fabulosa Lab’s creative space to ensure non-profits understand and participate effectively in the funding round.

## **Objectives**
✅ Onboard **local non-profits** to Gitcoin and Giveth.
✅ Teach the evolution of **Web1, Web2, and Web3**, **wallet creation**, **trust, and reputation in web3**.
✅ Help them **set up grant profiles and participate in funding rounds**.
✅ Expand **web3 adoption** among grassroots organizations.
✅ Leverage **Fabulosa’s community and physical space** to boost engagement.
✅ Promote the round via **social media and content marketing** to attract more donors.

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## **Partners & Team**
### **Round Operators**
- **Coi (GreenPill Network)** –
- **Roles:**
- Lead round operator
- Workshop facilitation and strategy.
- **Experience as Round Operator:**
- Round operator on GG22
- Grantships(alpha & beta)
- Round operator on first AgroforestDAO QF Round.
- **Monty Merlin (CELOPG)**
- **Roles:**
- Round advisor
- Project reviews support.
- **Experience as Round Operator:**
- ???
- **Diogo (AgroforestDAO)**
- **Roles:**
– Onboarding and project reviewer
- **Experience as Round Operator:**
- Round operator on first AgroforestDAO QF Round.
- **Athus (GreenPill Brasil)**
- **Roles:**
- Web3 onboarding
- Local operations
- Workshop facilitation
- **Experience as Round Operator:**
- Round operator on first AgroforestDAO QF Round.
- **Luisa (Fabulosa Lab)**
- **Roles:**
- Local operations
- Community outreach
- Event logistics.

### **Onboarding Squad**
Members from **GreenPill Brasil** and the **Fabulosa Lab community** will form a dedicated onboarding team to assist non-profits throughout the round.

### **Fabulosa Lab – Key Partner**
**Fabulosa Lab** **collaborative maker space** in Rio de Janeiro, part of the **Global Fab Lab Network**, fostering **education, art, and technology**.

Their **physical space** will host **two in-person gatherings**, ensuring local non-profits receive hands-on guidance in a **creative and community-driven environment**.

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## **Funding Structure**
To make this initiative viable, we are securing funds from multiple sources:

| **Source** | **Amount (USD)** | **Purpose** |
|----------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------|
| **Regen Coordination** | $5,000 | Matching pool for Gitcoin QF |
| **Gitcoin Grants Matching**| $5,000 | Additional matching pool |
| **GreenPill Brasil** | $3,000 | Onboarding squad, gatherings, operations and workshops |
| **Total** | **$13,000** |

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## **Program Structure & Activities**
### **1. Educational Workshop: "Fundraising in Web3"**
To prepare non-profits for the funding round, we will host a **live YouTube-streamed workshop**, later edited into short educational clips.
**Topics Covered:**
✅ **Web1, Web2, Web3:** The evolution of fundraising models
✅ **Web3 Basics:** Decentralization, blockchain, and smart contracts
✅ **Wallets & Security:** Setting up a wallet and managing funds
✅ **Trust & Reputation:** The role of **Passport.xyz** and verifiable credentials
✅ **Gitcoin & Giveth:** How to create grant profiles and participate in funding rounds
✅ **Community Engagement:** Best practices to activate their donor base

### **2. In-Person Gatherings at Fabulosa Lab**
Two in-person workshops will provide hands-on support:
- **Workshop #1:** Personalized **grant setup and wallet onboarding**.
- **Workshop #2:** Training on **campaign promotion, funding strategies, and post-round reporting**.

### **3. Social Media & Community Engagement**
📢 Series of posts on **Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn** to highlight the round and supporters.
📢 Collaborations with **Fabulosa's creative network** for broader outreach.
📢 Impact stories showcasing **non-profits participating in the round**.

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## **Funding Mechanism & Eligibility**
- **Quadratic Funding (QF) model**: Amplifies small donations, prioritizing **community-supported projects**.
- **Eligibility**: Non-profits with **verified impact in Rio de Janeiro**, willing to onboard into web3.
- **Application Process**: Simple **Gitcoin Grants application** + verification from our onboarding team.

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## **Impact Measurement & Reporting**
📊 **Gitcoin Passport adoption** – Tracking trust & reputation in the ecosystem.
📊 **Total number of onboarded non-profits**.
📊 **Funds raised through QF contributions**.
📊 **Social engagement metrics from campaign posts**.
📊 **Grantee testimonials & post-round surveys**.

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## **Why Gitcoin Should Fund This Round?**
🌱 **Expanding Web3 Adoption** – Bringing **grassroots organizations** into **decentralized fundraising**.
💡 **Education-First Approach** – Training **non-profits to navigate web3 fundraising** effectively.
🎨 **Community-Driven** – Backed by **Fabulosa Lab**, a well-established creative space.
🔗 **Cross-Community Collaboration** – Bridging Gitcoin, GreenPill Brasil, and local impact projects.

This initiative directly aligns with Gitcoin’s mission of **funding public goods** while **onboarding new web3 users** into decentralized fundraising.

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## **Next Steps & Timeline**
📅 **Feb 2025** – Round Proposal submission + Workshop preparation & onboarding content creation.
📅 **Mar 2025** – **Web3 Fundraising Workshop (Live + Recorded)** + gatherings at Fabulosa Lab.
📅 **Mar-Apr 2025** – **QF Round** and Social media campaign
📅 **Apr 2025** – Reporting and follow up survey with participants.

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