Phase 1: Baseline Allocation Overview
Timeline: November–December 2025
Funding Range: €1,000–€1,500 per project
Focus: Impact documentation and activities reporting as preparation for later Web3 wallet and Karma GAP onboarding
Phase 1 Journey
Complete visual flow of your Phase 1 journey from program kickoff to fund disbursement:
flowchart TD A[Kickoff / Intro Workshop] --> B[Documentation Workshops<br/>per network] B --> C[Prepare Activities Report<br/>Google Doc per project] C --> D[Hands-on Web3 & Karma GAP<br/>(later workshop)] D --> E[Optional Support Session] E --> F[Evaluation] F --> G[Disbursement<br/>End Dec] style A fill:#e8f5e9 style B fill:#e8f5e9 style C fill:#e8f5e9 style D fill:#e8f5e9 style E fill:#e8f5e9 style F fill:#fff9c4 style G fill:#fff9c4 style H fill:#c8e6c9
Key Steps:
- Kickoff / Intro Workshop — Program introduction and overview of impact documentation
- Documentation Workshops (by network) — Separate sessions for Miceli and La Fundició / Keras Buti networks to map activities, deliverables, and metrics in a Google Doc activities report (e.g. Dec 3 in-person at Pomezia for Keras Buti; Dec 11 online + Dec 19 in-person session around Miceli’s general assembly)
- Prepare Activities Report (Google Doc per project) — Organize your key activities, outputs (deliverables) and metrics with links to evidence
- Hands-on Web3 & Karma GAP Workshop (later in Phase 1) — Use your Google Doc to open wallets (if still needed) and post activities to Karma GAP
- Optional Support Session — Additional help if needed
- Evaluation — Projects evaluated based on 4 criteria
- Disbursement — Receive funding (€1,000–€1,500) at end of December
Information Flow
How information flows through the Phase 1 system from projects to disbursement:
flowchart LR A[Projects] --> B[Data Collection Doc] B --> C[Karma GAP] C --> D[Evaluation] D --> E[Allocation] E --> F[Disbursement] style A fill:#e8f5e9 style B fill:#e8f5e9 style C fill:#fff9c4 style D fill:#fff9c4 style E fill:#fff9c4 style F fill:#c8e6c9
What it shows:
- Information collection (Data Collection Document/Google Doc)
- Public documentation (Karma GAP)
- Evaluation process
- Allocation calculation
- Final disbursement
Phase 1 Timeline
Visual timeline of all Phase 1 milestones and touchpoints:
gantt title Phase 1 Timeline - November to December 2025 dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD section Workshops Workshop 1: Kickoff :done, w1, 2025-11-19, 1d Workshop 2: Impact Docs :w2, 2025-12-08, 7d section Support Wallet Setup Support :ws, 2025-11-20, 14d Office Hours :oh, 2025-12-04, 16d section Deliverables Wallet Opened :wallet, 2025-12-07, 1d Karma Account Created :karma-acc, 2025-12-14, 1d Activities Submitted :karma-sub, 2025-12-31, 1d section Outcomes Evaluation Process :eval, 2025-12-20, 11d Phase 1 Disbursement :disburse, 2025-12-31, 1d
Minimum Participation Requirements
To receive the minimum €1,000 funding, projects must:
- ✅ Participate in at least 2 workshops (Workshop 1 + Workshop 2)
- ✅ Open a Web3 wallet on Celo (Valora, Minipay, or other supported wallet)
- ✅ Submit at least 3 past activities and 3 future plans to Karma GAP
Important: Projects can receive less than €1,000 if they don’t meet minimum participation requirements.
Funding Allocation
Range: €1,000–€1,500 per project
Determined by:
- Meeting minimum participation requirements (€1,000 base)
- Simplified impact evaluation (up to €1,500)
- Evaluation based on 4 criteria:
- Local Impact (35%)
- Web3 Adoption (25%)
- Resource Efficiency (25%)
- Clear Plans (15%)
See: Evaluation Criteria for complete details
Key Resources
Essential Guides
- Project Guidebook — Complete guide for Phase 1 participation
- Project Page Preparation — Prepare your project page and documentation
- Guía Completa de Onboarding a Valora — Step-by-step wallet setup with screenshots
- Evaluation Criteria — Understanding what evaluators look for
Detailed Documentation
- Guía Completa de Onboarding a Valora — Step-by-step wallet setup with screenshots
- Workshop 1 Documentation — Kickoff workshop notes and recording
- Program Timeline — Complete program timeline with all phases
What to Expect
November 2025
- Workshop 1 — Program introduction, Web3 basics, wallet setup
- Wallet Setup — Individual support to open your Web3 wallet
- Preparation — Gather documentation for impact reporting
December 2025
- Workshop 2 — Learn to document impact using Karma GAP
- Office Hours — Intensive support for Karma submissions
- Karma Submission — Submit your activities and plans
- Evaluation — Projects evaluated based on criteria
- Disbursement — Receive Phase 1 funding
Support Available
Communication Channels
- WhatsApp Groups — Informal progress sharing and quick questions
- Office Hours — December 4–19, 2025 for intensive support
- Email — [email protected] for questions and support
Resources
- Program Resources — Complete hub of all guides and documentation
- Project Guidebook — Comprehensive reference guide
- Process Diagrams — Visual guides for all key processes
Next Steps
- Review the Project Guidebook — Understand all Phase 1 requirements
- Open your wallet — Follow the Guía Completa de Onboarding a Valora guide
- Prepare your project page — Use the Project Page Preparation guide
- Gather documentation — Collect reports, photos, and metrics about your impact
- Attend Workshop 2 — Learn to use Karma GAP for impact reporting
- Submit to Karma — Document your activities and plans
- Receive funding — Phase 1 disbursement at end of December
Questions?
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: December 4–19, 2025
- WhatsApp: Join the project group for quick questions
Welcome to Phase 1! We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.