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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "8", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "number", "answer": "2", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Isiah Cruz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isiahcruz/\nTiana Lopez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianalopez/", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Ama Earth Group was created to help fight climate change. We are a community-powered organization utilizing technology and indigenous wisdom to help the Earth heal from human-induced damage. We do this through a combination of nature-based interventions including but not limited to: invasive species management, native plant installation, water quality management, erosion control, green infrastructure, and waste cleanups. Furthermore, we utilize Web 3 technology through our project-based NFTs / hypercerts that verify that the people who fund & contribute to our projects are properly recognized on the blockchain.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The last round of Gitcoin funding was immensely helpful to our cause. Thanks to the funding we received we were able to complete our River Healing project in Nigeria, our Leatherback Turtle Conservation project in Puerto Rico, and our upcoming mangrove planting project in Puerto Rico. Using these funds we were able to to cover material and logistics costs (e.g. purchasing 600 mangroves, trash bags, shovels, numbered steel poles, etc).\n\nThese are the projects we were able to complete thanks to Gitcoin 19:\n\n\ud83c\udf31 Erosion Control & Riverbank Cleanup for Otamiri River (Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec)\n\nLink: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2Am6m2OjSs/?img_index=1\n\n\ud83d\udc22 Leatherback Turtle Conservation & Nest Identification Poles (Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7)\n\nLink: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3f_HWzu2ZD/?img_index=1\n\nThe challenges we face are mostly funding related. We have an endless docket of projects we would like to do but we do not have endless funding to do it. Now that we have a proper website, we will be pushing harder to get more enterprise, consumer & grant funding.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've received funding in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months. You can also include the challenges you've faced. ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": false, "question": "Have you used Hypercert, Deresy, Karma GAP or other impact tool for your project? ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://hypercerts.org/app/view#claimId=0x822f17a9a5eecfd66dbaff7946a8071c265d1d07-14329971035774560573369631468166622920835072", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share links to any tools you are using to track impact (Hypercerts, Deresy, Karma GAP).", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We measure our impact based on the amount of CO2 we have removed from the atmosphere. According to our count, our efforts remove about 558 lbs of CO2/year from the atmosphere.\n\nWe also measure impact based on the # of projects we have completed (5) and the amount of capital we have diverted towards regenerative projects ($1,933.05).", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. This might be used in future impact reports ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We are working together with leading non-profit organizations on each of our projects including Chelonia (Puerto Rico), Estuario (Puerto Rico), Ironbound Community Corporation (USA).", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from the Climate Coordination Network (CCN) for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? ", "questionId": 18}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Natural Systems CO2 Sequestration - Natural Based Solutions", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["North America", "Africa"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "North America", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "United States, Puerto Rico & Nigeria", "hidden": false, "question": "What specific Country or Countries are you making an impact in?", "questionId": 22}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG18-Eligibility-cb4a5754c56043d4b3ed34eddbac261c?pvs=4", "questionId": 23}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 125k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. ", "questionId": 24}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 50k sub-round funded by Celo? In order to qualify you must meet one of these eligibility criteria: Have an active deployment on the Celo blockchain or Have a clear public intention, commitment, or roadmap towards supporting Celo.  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We rally individuals, organizations & companies around land-based regeneration projects. Our goal is to help reverse climate change by combining tech, community & indigenous ancestral wisdom.**\n\nWe're committed to regenerating ecosystems worldwide through our innovative climate subscription model. Supporters contribute monthly, and these funds are directly allocated to land-based ecosystem regeneration projects. Our efforts span a wide range of initiatives, from mangrove planting to coral reef restoration and sustainable agriculture, each carefully chosen to have a tangible impact on the planet's health.\n\n**PROGRESS & USE OF PREVIOUS FUNDS**\n\nWe currently have 35 subscribers who pay $5.00/month to fund Ama Earth Group-led projects. Now that we have successfully coded our proprietary software platform, we are preparing to \u201cgo-to-market\u201d and onboard more users including individuals and enterprise subscribers. \n\nThus far, we have completed 5 climate positive projects across 4 countries including:\n\n**Project #1: \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Beach Cleanup for Cerro Gordo (Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* 150 pcs. removed from natural reserve and away from water sources\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-27-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/3x0sDGyw/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-27-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/v4MqJctR)\n\n**Project #2: \ud83e\udeb4 Rooftop Garden Installation for Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Brazil \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* 8 native plants installed on a rooftop in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro to prevent toxic runoff into the nearby Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-50-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/T1RxV3z4/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-50-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/wybnHgTX)\n\n**Project #3: \ud83c\udf3e Invasive Species Removal & Native Plant Installation for Passaic River (USA \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8)**\n\n*Details:* 150 ft. of Japanese Knotweed removed and 5 native plants installed to improve water quality for one of the most polluted rivers in the country\n\n[![Project-3-Action.png](https://i.postimg.cc/LsqhdcPC/Project-3-Action.png)](https://postimg.cc/7Ckq0Qm0)\n\n**Project #4: \ud83c\udf31 Erosion Control & Riverbank Cleanup for Otamiri River (Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec)**\n\n*Details:* 5 native riparian plants were installed (Kola nut tree, coconut palm, etc) to prevent erosion, extensive water quality tests conducted together with the local community, and 3,000 litter pieces removed from the banks of the river. We received spiritual permission from the Igbo River Priest of the Otamiri and conducted the restoration efforts under the guidance of the Igbo indigenous peoples of Nigeria\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-00-42-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/zBjsxBf9/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-00-42-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/Q9FYtj1b)\n\n**Project #5: \ud83d\udc22 Leatherback Turtle Conservation & Nest Identification Poles (Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* 50 numbered steel poles installed throughout a natural reserve to help volunteers identify newly established Leatherback turtles nests\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-2-39-04-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/63Wbz4Qn/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-2-39-04-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/nsW1hzBh)\n\n**GITCOIN FUNDS USAGE**\n\nGitcoin funds will be used to fund, organize, and design more ecosystem regeneration projects. We have several lined up including planting 500+ mangroves to help protect Puerto Rico from storm surges, restoration of an abandoned beach in Puerto Rico, further water quality improvement for the Passaic River, and much more!\n\nAll Gitcoin funds will go towards funding regenerative projects that we complete ourselves and all costs associated with these projects are publicly available on our website.\n\n**ROADMAP**\n\nWe ultimately want to build a large enough base of subscribers so that we can regularly allocate large sums of capital towards all types of projects that benefit our ecosystems including Reforestation, Soil Regeneration, Solar Farms, Coral Reef Gardening, etc.\n\n**IMPACT**\n\nWe estimate that our 5 projects remove 558 lbs CO2/yr from the atmosphere!", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "amaearthgroup"}, "recipient": "0x4AFC0c9a5C4060DF2345C5b8C73e8eDBA2DE8E47"}}