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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "24", "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": "4", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/njambi-njoroge-042960108/\nhttps://github.com/kamikazechaser\nhttps://github.com/williamluke4\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/willruddick/", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The \"Seeding - Cultural Sourced Ecosystem Stewardship\" project by the Grassroots Economics Foundation aligns with the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria through its integrated approach to environmental sustainability, economic empowerment, and social equity. Here\u2019s how the project meets the specific eligibility criteria typically expected in a Climate Solutions initiative:\n\n### 1. **Innovative Climate Action**\nThe project leverages ancestral land management practices, integrating them with modern technologies like blockchain for resource coordination. This unique combination addresses climate change by promoting regenerative agroforestry, which enhances carbon sequestration, restores soil health, and increases biodiversity, thus mitigating the impact of climate change directly.\n\n### 2. **Scalability and Replicability**\nThe Commitment Pooling Protocol is designed to be adaptable to various cultural and geographical contexts, making it highly scalable. By documenting and sharing the successes and challenges of implementing commitment pools in diverse settings, the project provides a blueprint that can be replicated in other regions looking to harness similar sustainable practices.\n\n### 3. **Community Engagement and Empowerment**\nThis project is fundamentally community-driven, focusing on empowering local populations to manage their resources through revived traditional practices and new technologies. It fosters strong community governance structures and enhances local capacities, ensuring that project impacts are sustained by the community members themselves.\n\n### 4. **Economic and Social Benefits**\nBeyond its environmental impact, the project also creates significant economic and social benefits. It supports local economies through the creation of community asset vouchers that stimulate local trade and provide economic resilience. Socially, it revitalizes cultural heritage and traditional knowledge, strengthening community ties and identity.\n\n### 5. **Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)**\nThe use of blockchain technology in the Commitment Pooling Protocol ensures transparency and traceability of transactions. This facilitates effective monitoring and reporting of both the ecological outcomes (like acres of forest regenerated) and economic activities (such as transactions involving community asset vouchers), providing clear data to verify the project's impact.\n\n### 6. **Alignment with Global Climate Goals**\nThe project aligns with global climate goals such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement by contributing to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions through sustainable land use practices. It also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to life on land (SDG 15), sustainable communities (SDG 11), and climate action (SDG 13).", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Please see our newly developed Protocol - Commitment Pooling https://grassecon.org/commitment-pooling\nAlso see our 2023 report https://grassecon.org/2023-report", "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": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Have you used Hypercert, Deresy, Karma GAP or other impact tool for your project? ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://sarafu.network dAPP is used to track Community Asset Vouchers and Commitment Pools\nThis includes trade volumes, and active users.\nWe then do monitoring and evaluation using google forms currently.", "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 adoption of of blcokchain vouchers and pool. \nNumber of traditional rotational labor practices\nAcres of agroforestry farming and houses built", "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": "Previous Work and Achievements\nCommunity Inclusion Currencies: Grassroots Economics has successfully implemented community inclusion currencies (CICs) across several communities in Kenya. These digital currencies are backed by local goods and services, enabling trade even when national currency is scarce.\nImpact and Reach: Over the past years, Grassroots Economics has facilitated more than 1 million blockchain peer-to-peer transactions, directly supporting local economies and fostering economic resilience.\nPartnerships and Collaborations\nRed Cross Partnership: Collaboration with the Red Cross has enabled legal validation and wider acceptance of community asset vouchers in Kenya, Cameroon, and Uganda, enhancing the project's legitimacy and scope.\nCooperation with Academic Institutions: Engagements with local and international universities have provided research support and validation, helping refine methodologies and strategies.\nTechnological Innovations\nDecentralized Ledger Technology: The use of blockchain for the Commitment Pooling Protocol ensures not only transparency but also democratizes access to economic resources, reducing potential for corruption and increasing community trust.\nMobile and Digital Platforms: The Sarafu network and related mobile applications facilitate easy access to community asset vouchers, expanding reach even in remote areas.\nEnvironmental Impact Assessments\nCarbon Sequestration Projects: Previous initiatives have quantified carbon sequestration impacts, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change.\nBiodiversity Enhancement: Projects have documented increases in local biodiversity through the restoration of natural habitats, contributing to ecological health and sustainability.\nAwards and Recognitions\nINATBA Awards for Regenerative Finance: Recognition for innovative approaches in integrating blockchain technology with regenerative economic practices.\nAdditional Information for Eligibility Consideration\nSustainability and Resilience: The project's design inherently promotes sustainability by leveraging local resources and traditional knowledge, ensuring resilience against economic and environmental shocks.\nAdaptability to Changing Conditions: The flexible nature of the Commitment Pooling Protocol allows for adjustments based on evolving environmental conditions and community needs.", "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": ["Africa"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Africa", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Kenya", "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": ["Yes"], "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.  ", "questionId": 25}], "project": {"id": "0x1c69bc5829750227aef0a11303218f38b5cc2840041259a5fb0b8c15fe0c403c", "title": "Grassroots Economics", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreibd3ymnozj7ih46bv5cqaxpabgs3oelf75xhquosb7jctxll6y4c4", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://grassecon.org", "bannerImg": "bafybeicncsg6txfekh6fwykp4bkpktfm4oioqruqxzjgwna2w46ccw3ofy", "createdAt": 1713696076287, "userGithub": "WillRuddick", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..UMQSGQPW8LTJKV88y-2prB1bA6p8MnFYFk2PFSLp8V-JYvAXBlQwFDMAzT9f_cgb5zDf-gdVGkZk3J5ABJLJCQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-21T10:41:01.020Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-21T10:41:01.019Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-20T10:41:01.019Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xba0FEE8490118FC4f46Bd0974D7BF93d0e2f1064", "hash": "v0.0.0:6L7H6XUb5Lja2dekIU5Dez44L80lMqZoYZjxKxWp3Yg=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#grassEcon"}}}, "description": "The project \"Seeding - Cultural Sourced Ecosystem Stewardship\" by the Grassroots Economics Foundation is an ambitious initiative that combines ancestral wisdom with modern technology to promote ecosystem stewardship and cultural revitalization through a protocol known as Commitment Pooling. This protocol is designed to fortify networks of commitment toward ecosystem management and the revival of indigenous mutual service practices globally.\n\n### Project Description\n**Objective:** The primary goal is to support over 1 million acres of regenerative agroforestry and daily regenerative cultural activities over the next five years, leveraging the strength of traditional communal practices adapted for contemporary challenges.\n\n**Key Features:**\n- **Commitment Pooling Protocol:** Utilizes digital and blockchain technologies to create pools of commitments (via community asset vouchers) that enable communities to manage resources collectively and sustainably.\n- **Community Asset Vouchers (CAVs):** These are exchangeable bearer instruments that communities use for ecosystem services, allowing for the exchange and circulation of value within and between communities without reliance on national currencies.\n- **Ecosystem Stewardship:** Focuses on revitalizing traditional land management practices such as rotational labor associations (ROLAs) to manage and restore ecosystems.\n\n### Impact Aims\nThe project aims to achieve a multifaceted impact across ecological, economic, and social dimensions:\n\n**Ecological Impact:**\n- **Regenerative Agroforestry:** Promote sustainable land management practices that enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and sequester carbon, thus addressing climate change and environmental degradation.\n- **Biodiversity Preservation:** Through the restoration of traditional food forests and other indigenous agroecology practices, enhance the resilience and sustainability of local ecosystems.\n\n**Economic Impact:**\n- **Decentralized Economic Empowerment:** By using blockchain and Commitment Pools, empower local communities to generate and manage their own economic resources, reducing dependency on unstable national economies and enhancing local resilience.\n- **Promotion of Indigenous Economies:** Revitalize and promote indigenous economic practices, ensuring that they are integrated into the modern economic system, thus preserving cultural heritage while providing economic benefits.\n\n**Social Impact:**\n- **Community Empowerment:** Strengthen community bonds and collective agency through the revival of ROLA practices, which enhance social cohesion and collaborative decision-making.\n- **Cultural Revitalization:** Restore and sustain cultural practices and knowledge systems that have been eroded by urbanization, globalization, and other socio-economic changes.\n\nOverall, this project aims to build a scalable, sustainable model of community-driven economic and ecological stewardship that can be replicated worldwide, promoting a global shift towards more resilient and inclusive economic systems.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "grassrootseconomics", "projectTwitter": "grassecon"}, "recipient": "0xba0FEE8490118FC4f46Bd0974D7BF93d0e2f1064"}}