Season 18 & 19: Public Goods Funding Workstream Budget Request

Introduction: This is a funding proposal for Public Goods Funding (PGF) during Seasons 18 and 19, a period from May 1st, 2023, to October 31, 2023, co-authored by @maxwell, @m0nkeyfl0wer, and @connor. It provides a foundation for PGF’s strategic initiatives.

The financial request outlined has undergone evaluation by CSDO and stewards. That feedback integrated in, along with positive endorsement of the validity of the PGF budget request which we hope the community agrees with.

TL:DR: In the upcoming integrated Seasons 18 and 19, Public Goods Funding (PGF) has outlined a plan aimed at achieving a series of key outcomes to contribute to the DAO’s sustained growth and success. The strategy encompasses various aspects, ranging from fundraising and operations to business development and stakeholder engagement.

Operate Gitcoin Grants Program rounds with Core and Featured Rounds. Driving towards 13 Quadratic Funding (QF) rounds, 5 Quadratic Voting (QV) instances, and 5 direct grants programs. And achieve a total Gross Marketplace Value (GMV) of $10 million. Enrich grantee pipeline to bolster Gitcoin’s reputation as an early predictor of web3 success. Generate income through services model and Aqueducts. Formulate and execute a plan to expand self-serve adoption of Grants Stack. Support Passport workstream with business development to facilitate their six-month objectives: 1 million Passports, 5x integrations, and earn at least $1. Work with the Allo workstream to funnel qualified leads for custom development atop the Allo.

Details of this proposal can be found in the link below.