Apply for a grant in "Nounish Athletes"
Review guidelines below, outline your project, highlight its impact, and demonstrate how it meets the flow's requirements and objectives.
Guidelines & requirements
We fund athletes who embody Nounish values through their activities.
Payment Structure
- Each approved athlete gets at least ~$50 USDC per month
- Extra rewards for exceptional community impact and creativity
- Payments stream automatically every second while requirements are met
How to Apply
- Write an application with:
- Your name, contact information, and social handle(s)
- Your sport/activity and how you connect it to Nounish values
- Video showing your activity and how you engage with your broader community
- Brief description of your plans to create positive impact
- The title of your application should ideally include your name and if necessary the sport or activity
- How you'll document and share your journey
- Pay an application fee (returned if you meet requirements)
Ongoing Requirements
- Document with video(s) at least 2 activities/sessions per month
- Share how your athletic activity benefits the community
- Post your updates on Farcaster in the /nouns or /flows channel
Embody Nounish Values
- Safety First: Model good safety practices and proper gear use
- Inclusive Vibes: Welcome beginners and create entry points
- Spot Stewardship: Help maintain the spaces you use
- Community Building: Connect with and mentor others
- Documentation: Share your journey to inspire others
- Educational Focus: Teach skills and share knowledge freely
- Cultural Respect: Honor the culture of your sport/activity
- Public Space Care: Leave spaces better than you found them
- Creative Energy: Find fun ways to combine sport and Nounish spirit
- Positive Impact: Look for ways to uplift others through your activity
How to Post Updates
Share at least 2 times monthly on Farcaster in /nouns or /flows:
- Documentation of your activity
- How you helped others, improved spaces, or otherwise embodied doing good
- Community engagement stories
- Teaching/mentoring moments
- Creative combinations of your sport and Nounish brand or values
Verification Methods
- Community feedback
- Activity documentation
- Impact verification from community members
- Consistency of engagement
- Evidence of positive externalities created
Reasons for Removal
- Missing more than 4 weeks of updates without explanation
- Displaying exclusionary or unwelcoming conduct
- Failing to create positive community impact
- Breaking local laws or regulations
- Not participating or posting updates as required
- Engaging in activities harmful to others or the community
- Disrespecting, or neglecting public spaces or violating environmental stewardship
- Submitting false or misleading information
- Ignoring common sense safety protocols or legal requirements
- Receiving verified complaints about conduct
When You Need Fresh Inspiration
- Team up with fellow Nounish athletes
- Host community events or workshops
- Create and share educational content
- Improve and maintain public spaces
- Mentor newcomers and create inclusive meetups
- Develop community resources and share safety tips
For Curators
- Do not accept new applications if doing so will put the baseline minimum salary of recipients below $50 a month
- Note: It is fine if the baseline salary falls below $50 as a result of new budgets or Nouns voting, but in that case, no new applications should be accepted
- Consider removing underperforming participants if waiting applicants demonstrate greater alignment with Nounish values and community impact
- Value quality of engagement over follower counts
- Monitor for genuine embodiment of Nounish values and authentic engagement / impact within the community
- Ensure participants are following safety guidelines and legal requirements
Remember: We're looking for athletes who actively create positive impact while having fun doing what they love. If you consistently contribute to your community while pursuing your sport, this program offers steady funding to support your efforts.