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title: Proposal for Gitcoin Quadratic Funding Round

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# **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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