We Fund Community Builders Who Improve Local Spaces & Culture

Payment Structure

• Baseline: Each approved community builder receives at least ~$100 USDC per month.
• Additional Rewards: Available for especially impactful or creative improvements.
• Continuous Flow: Payments stream automatically every second, as long as requirements are met.

How to Apply

Include the following in your application:

1. Personal/Team Information
   
   • Name(s), contact details, social handles.
   • Any relevant background in community projects or local initiatives.
2. Proposed Community Improvement
   
   • A clear plan describing what you’ll improve (e.g., building address signs, pathways, community spaces, or a shared tools library).
   • Scope and timeline (e.g., “Upgrade 30 building address signs by the end of next month”).
3. Nounish Tie-In
   
   • Briefly explain how you’ll incorporate or represent Nouns or Noggles (if appropriate).
   • Could be subtle branding on signs, an info sheet referencing Nounish values, or “Nounish corner” within the tools library.
4. Local Permissions & Compliance
   
   • Confirmation you’ve checked and will abide by any local codes, property owner consent, or neighborhood guidelines.
5. Sustainability & Materials
   
   • Indicate how you plan to source materials responsibly or manage waste, if relevant.
6. Fee
   
   • Pay an application fee (refunded if requirements are met).

Ongoing Requirements

1. Execute At Least One Meaningful Improvement Per Month
   
   • Could be multiple smaller tasks (e.g., re-painting signs, adding community gardening boxes) or one bigger milestone.
2. Document & Share Progress
   
   • Post on Farcaster /nouns or /flows at least twice monthly, showing:
     • Photos or short videos of the area before, during, and after improvements.
     • Any local community interactions or feedback.
3. Collect Feedback
   
   • Encourage neighbors or local organizations to share thoughts on how the improvement helps.
   • Summarize their feedback in your updates.
4. Adhere to Safety & Local Guidelines
   
   • Use the correct tools, follow building codes or signage regulations, etc.
   • Obtain permission from property owners or relevant authorities before making changes.
5. Community Engagement
   
   • Involve local residents where possible—e.g., group painting events or volunteer sessions.
   • Keep improvements inclusive and respectful of diverse cultural norms in the area.

Embody Nounish Values

• Positivity & Creativity: Make improvements that spark joy, color, or helpfulness.
• Open Collaboration: Encourage neighbors or other Flows to suggest ideas or pitch in.
• Local Respect: Ensure modifications align with local culture and laws; don’t disrupt residents who prefer minimal changes.
• Long-Term Benefit: Consider sustainability—use lasting materials, maintain areas post-renovation, etc.
• No AI (Where relevant): If you’re designing signage or branding, do so yourself (avoid letting AI produce your final designs).

How to Post Updates

At least twice a month on Farcaster in /nouns or /flows:

1. Project Progress
   
   • Before-and-after photos or time-lapse videos of the improvements.
2. Community Interaction
   
   • Quotes from locals or your own reflection on how people responded.
3. Challenges & Solutions
   
   • If you ran into permit issues, weather delays, or supply chain problems, describe how you navigated them.
4. Nounish Connection
   
   • If you added small Nounish references or creative touches, show them off.
5. Next Steps
   
   • Future improvements you plan to tackle, or expansions on existing ones.

How Your Work Gets Verified

• Visual Documentation: Curators and community can see tangible proof (photos, videos).
• Community Feedback: Local residents or on-the-ground participants can confirm your efforts.
• Consistency: Regular monthly progress in your updates, not just one-time action.
• No Credible Complaints: For instance, if neighbors object to your changes or local codes were violated, that might raise concerns.

Maintaining Your Funding

1. Perform the Improvements: Each month, show at least one tangible upgrade or milestone completed.
2. Stay Compliant: Follow local laws, building codes, property owners’ wishes.
3. Engage the Public: Keep improvements open, beneficial, and safe for the community.
4. Reflect Nounish Values: Keep it creative, collaborative, and respectful.

Reasons for Removal

1. No Documented Improvement for more than 6 weeks without explanation.
2. Ignoring Local Regulations: E.g., repeated code violations, or ignoring property owners’ refusal.
3. Insufficient Updates: Not posting progress, photos, or feedback.
4. Disrespecting or Harming the Community: Causing damage, nuisance, or ignoring local input.
5. Misuse of Funds: Doing something completely unrelated to local improvements or spending on personal items.
6. No Nounish Connection (If That’s Part of the Plan): Failing to integrate even minor references to Nouns or its ethos when you said you would.

Keeping It Fresh

• Invite Collaboration: Partner with other local Flow participants (musicians, meetups, etc.) for community “fix-up days.”
• Expand Beyond Infrastructure: For example, host mini “community sign painting” events or open library days.
• Inspire Others: Post how-to guides or checklists for other neighborhoods wanting to replicate your approach.
• Tackle New Projects: Once you’ve completed simpler tasks, move on to bigger or more ambitious improvements.

For Curators

1. Baseline Pay Limit
   
   • Don’t approve new community improvers if it drops the baseline monthly pay below $100 for all participants.
   • If external changes pull it below $100, hold off on new additions until the budget recovers.
2. Quality & Impact
   
   • If a builder’s improvements are minimal or detrimental, but a new applicant shows high potential, consider removing the underperformer.
3. Verify Legitimacy
   
   • Randomly check local references or property owners to ensure the improvements are authorized and beneficial.
4. Watch for AI or Non-Compliance
   
   • If the designs or signage are suspiciously AI-generated or recipients keep complaining, investigate.
5. Encourage Growth
   
   • Suggest bigger or more community-engaged projects if the builder has capacity and has proven reliability.

Remember: This category funds those who genuinely upgrade their neighborhoods—whether improving signage, creating shared resources, or making communal spaces more welcoming. If you consistently deliver tangible, well-documented, Nounish-spirited improvements while respecting local guidelines, you’ll keep receiving support from this Flow.