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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "number", "answer": "1", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "5", "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": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials for other main team members publicly associated with the project. These may be used to determine eligibility of the project.: ", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed that your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG19-Eligibility-50843c8b3ab44ad297731a00efa6e389?pvs=4", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Alignment with Climate Goals\n\nReforestation and Carbon Sequestration: Growth and Grinders contributes to climate action by facilitating global reforestation efforts, which are crucial for carbon sequestration and combating climate change.\nBiodiversity Enhancement: The project aids in restoring biodiversity in deforested or degraded areas, supporting ecosystems vital for a healthy climate.\nInnovation\n\nBlockchain Technology: The project innovatively uses blockchain technology for transparency and efficiency in environmental projects, setting a new standard for climate action initiatives.\nScalability and Potential Impact\nGlobal Reach: With its scalable model, Growth and Grinders has the potential to expand its impact globally, significantly contributing to worldwide reforestation efforts.\n\nSocial and Environmental Impact: The project's model can be replicated in various regions, amplifying its positive impact on both the environment and local communities.\n\nCommunity Engagement\nEmpowering Local Communities: Growth and Grinders actively engages local communities, especially in developing countries, providing them with economic opportunities and a role in climate action.\nInclusive Participation: The project encourages participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring broad-based support and engagement.\nSustainability\n\nLong-term Viability: The project is designed for sustainability, ensuring that its environmental benefits continue over the long term.\nSustainable Practices: Growth and Grinders promotes sustainable land use and tree planting practices, contributing to the overall sustainability of local ecosystems.\n\nMeasurable Outcomes\nImpact Measurement: The project employs both quantitative (e.g., number of trees planted, carbon sequestered) and qualitative (e.g., community impact stories) metrics to measure its impact.\nRegular Reporting: Growth and Grinders commits to regular and transparent reporting on its progress and impact.\n\nTransparency and Governance\nAccountable Structure: The project operates with a clear governance structure that ensures accountability and transparency, particularly in fund management and project implementation.\nTransparent Operations: Utilizing blockchain technology, the project maintains a high level of transparency in all transactions and operations.\n\nCollaboration and Partnerships\nPartnerships with NGOs and Governments: Growth and Grinders collaborates with various NGOs, governments, and other entities to enhance its effectiveness and reach.\n\nCommunity Collaborations: The project works closely with local communities, ensuring that initiatives are tailored to local needs and conditions.\nBy addressing these points, Growth and Grinders demonstrates its alignment with the typical objectives and criteria of a Climate Solutions Round, showcasing its potential as a valuable contributor to climate action and sustainability efforts.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please detail how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. https://climate-coordination-network.notion.site/Climate-Solutions-Round-Eligibility-bf14ea78d9d24a2f8952cb5270f11b00?pvs=4", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "N/A", "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": "multiple-choice", "answer": "No", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you minted a Hypercert for your project? ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "link", "hidden": false, "question": "If Yes, please provide a link to your Hypercert (https://hypercerts.org/app/gallery-all) ", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Quantitative Metrics\nNumber of Trees Planted: This is a straightforward metric. Keeping a count of the total number of trees planted through the platform provides a clear measure of its environmental impact.\n\nCarbon Sequestration: Estimate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestered by the trees planted. This can be calculated based on the type of trees planted and their average carbon absorption rate over time.\n\nArea of Land Reforested: Measure the total area of land that has been reforested or rehabilitated through the project.\n\nNumber of Participants: Track the number of local planters and funders who have participated in the project. This reflects the project's reach and community engagement.\n\nFunding Amounts: Quantify the total funds raised for tree planting projects. This reflects the financial impact and the level of support the project is receiving.\n\nQualitative Metrics\nCommunity Impact Stories: Document and share stories from local planters and communities that have been positively impacted by the project. This could include improvements in local biodiversity, economic benefits, or social changes.\n\nBiodiversity Improvements: Assess changes in local biodiversity as a result of the reforestation efforts. This might include increases in native species, improvements in soil quality, and the return of local wildlife.\n\nSustainability Practices: Evaluate the adoption of sustainable farming or forestry practices among the local communities involved in the project.\n\nEducational Outreach: Measure the impact of any educational programs or outreach efforts. This could include the number of workshops held, participants in educational programs, or partnerships with local schools.\n\nFeedback from Stakeholders: Collect and analyze feedback from all stakeholders, including local communities, funders, and environmental experts, to gauge the project's effectiveness and areas for improvement.\n\nExamples for Future Impact Reports\nCase Study: A detailed case study of a specific region where the project led to significant reforestation, including before-and-after data on tree cover, biodiversity, and local economic benefits.\n\nAnnual Carbon Offset Report: A yearly report calculating the total amount of CO2 sequestered by the trees planted through the project.\n\nCommunity Engagement Report: A report showcasing the number of local planters engaged, their stories, and the socio-economic impact on their communities.\nBiodiversity Assessment: Periodic assessments by environmental scientists documenting changes in local ecosystems due to the project's reforestation efforts.", "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": "Growth and Grinders Project\nAbout\nGrowth and Grinders is a revolutionary platform that empowers local communities to combat climate change through a unique, borderless approach.\nUtilizing blockchain technology, our platform ensures transparency, security, and immutability in all transactions, connecting tree funders with planters globally.\nLocal planters, especially in high-impact areas of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, can showcase their tree planting projects and maintain them through our platform.\nFunders can explore various tree planting projects, aligning their contributions with their environmental and social values.\nEvery contribution made on Growth and Grinders directly supports the designated tree planting project, with blockchain technology ensuring the integrity of each transaction.\nCore Objectives & Features\n\ud83c\udf0d Empowerment: Growth and Grinders is dedicated to empowering local communities in less developed countries, enabling them to actively participate in global climate action.\n\ud83c\udf31 Environmental Impact: Each tree planted through our platform carries a unique environmental and social impact, contributing to a healthier planet.\n\ud83d\udd17 Blockchain Integration: Leveraging blockchain for secure, transparent transactions and credit ownership between funders and planters.\n\ud83c\udf10 Global Reach: Our platform extends to remote locations worldwide, focusing on areas with the most significant environmental impact.\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Open-Source Community: We encourage innovation and collaboration, inviting everyone to build, research, and design on top of our protocol.\nMain Features\nDecentralized Approach: Direct connection between funders and planters without intermediaries.\nBlockchain Technology: Ensuring transactional transparency and security.\nPlanter Profiles: Planters can showcase their projects, experience, and ongoing efforts.\nProject Listings: Detailed listings of tree planting projects with objectives, methodologies, and impacts.\nDirect Funding: Funders can directly support projects of their choice, with funds assured to reach the intended projects.\nGlobal Impact: Focusing on high-impact locations to maximize environmental and social benefits.\nProblems We Are Solving\nClimate Action Inefficiency: Traditional environmental efforts often lack direct action routes and transparency, leading to inefficient resource utilization.\nEconomic Disparities: Addressing the gap in resources and opportunities for rural planters in less developed countries.\nEnvironmental Degradation: Contributing to global reforestation efforts in critical regions affected by deforestation and climate change.\nLack of Public Engagement: Creating a platform that engages the public directly in global tree planting initiatives.\nRoadmap\nCurrent Phase\n\nLaunch of the decentralized platform connecting funders and planters.\nImplementation of blockchain technology for secure and transparent transactions.\nNext Phases\n\nExpansion of planter profiles and project listings.\nEnhancing global reach to include more high-impact locations.\nDevelopment of an open-source community for continuous innovation and collaboration.", "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": "multiple-choice", "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": "multiple-choice", "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": "Carbon Accounting", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Asia"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is based: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Africa", "Middle East and North Africa ", "Asia"], "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 150k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. 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planting projects and maintain them through our platform.\n* Funders can explore various tree planting projects, aligning their contributions with their environmental and social values.\n* Every contribution made on Growth and Grinders directly supports the designated tree planting project, with blockchain technology ensuring the integrity of each transaction.\n\n## Core Objectives & Features\n- \ud83c\udf0d *Empowerment*: Growth and Grinders is dedicated to empowering local communities in less developed countries, enabling them to actively participate in global climate action.\n- \ud83c\udf31 *Environmental Impact*: Each tree planted through our platform carries a unique environmental and social impact, contributing to a healthier planet.\n- \ud83d\udd17 *Blockchain Integration*: Leveraging blockchain for secure, transparent transactions and credit ownership between funders and planters.\n- \ud83c\udf10 *Global Reach*: Our platform extends to remote locations worldwide, focusing on areas with the most significant environmental impact.\n- \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f *Open-Source Community*: We encourage innovation and collaboration, inviting everyone to build, research, and design on top of our protocol.\n\n## Main Features\n* *Decentralized Approach*: Direct connection between funders and planters without intermediaries.\n* *Blockchain Technology*: Ensuring transactional transparency and security.\n* *Planter Profiles*: Planters can showcase their projects, experience, and ongoing efforts.\n* *Project Listings*: Detailed listings of tree planting projects with objectives, methodologies, and impacts.\n* *Direct Funding*: Funders can directly support projects of their choice, with funds assured to reach the intended projects.\n* *Global Impact*: Focusing on high-impact locations to maximize environmental and social benefits.\n\n## Problems We Are Solving\n* *Climate Action Inefficiency*: Traditional environmental efforts often lack direct action routes and transparency, leading to inefficient resource utilization.\n* *Economic Disparities*: Addressing the gap in resources and opportunities for rural planters in less developed countries.\n* *Environmental Degradation*: Contributing to global reforestation efforts in critical regions affected by deforestation and climate change.\n* *Lack of Public Engagement*: Creating a platform that engages the public directly in global tree planting initiatives.\n\n## Roadmap\n*Current Phase*\n* Launch of the decentralized platform connecting funders and planters.\n* Implementation of blockchain technology for secure and transparent transactions.\n\n*Next Phases*\n* Expansion of planter profiles and project listings.\n* Enhancing global reach to include more high-impact locations.\n* Development of an open-source community for continuous innovation and collaboration.\n\n\n\n## Tech Stack & Tools\n* Blockchain Technology for secure transactions.\n* Smart Contracts for managing transactions and interactions.\n* optimism (sepolia) for on-chain transactions\n* TailwindCSS for CSS design\n* Hardhat for Smart Contract Testing\n* IPFS & Pinata for file and metadata storage\n* User-friendly Interface for easy access and participation.\n* React.js as a frontend framework\n* Global Networking Systems to connect planters and funders worldwide.\n\n\n\n\n*Join us in our mission to empower local communities and make a tangible impact on the planet with Growth and Grinders.*\n\n[Website](https://growthandgriders.xyz) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/growthGriders)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "Growth-and-Girders", "projectTwitter": "growthGriders"}, "recipient": "0x7bf894dB247ef848Cad7Fa5d41a827D1d0F96284"}}