# \[NDC Funding Request\] Creatives Constellation | August 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** Creatives DAO\ **Tags:** creatives-dao\ **Created:** [August 20, 2023, 4:40am UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/ndc-funding-request-creatives-constellation-august-2023/35889 "2023-08-20T04:40:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![williamx](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/williamx/32/52552_2.png) [@williamx](https://gov.near.org/u/williamx)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2023, 4:40am UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/ndc-funding-request-creatives-constellation-august-2023/35889/1 "2023-08-20T04:40:53Z")
# Creatives Constellation Budget for August 2023 to NDC * * * # About the Creatives Constellation Creatives Constellation aims to empower every collective on NEAR to build a sustainable Web3 model and attract the best creative talent to innovate on-chain. > [@Creatives’ DAO Trust Instrument goes live - First Ecosystem DAO to get funded by NDC v0](http://gov.near.org/t/creatives-dao-trust-instrument-goes-live-first-ecosystem-dao-to-get-funded-by-ndc-v0/34545): > > Creatives’ DAO mods, community members, GWG and countless ecosystem communities and members have participated in shaping what is a historic moment for the NEAR ecosystem as Creative DAO becomes the first of all Grassroots DAOs to go independent and ready to get funded by the NDC v0. With 80+ communities globally and members in over 25+ nations, it was a huge task to create a community based charter and processes that will ensure core tenets of decentralisation and growth of the NEAR ecosystem. … > [@\[Docs\] The Creatives Constellation Charter](http://gov.near.org/t/docs-the-creatives-constellation-charter/32878): > > UPDATE 27.04.2023 Based on the post below: To learn more about Creatives Constellation, including its background, scope, membership, funding, council, reporting, legal, and Appendix, please refer to the full charter. You can access it through the following link: [The Creatives Charter](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gj43xzngdxvU5U6Nyr14WdhXwX0Jim2s7FsToWAJqR0/edit?usp=sharing). Useful Templates [https://docs.google.com/document/d/189\_Rzu7TJOQOy3ICzj2g1EoMmQiwqoZhVF21twLQAyM/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/189_Rzu7TJOQOy3ICzj2g1EoMmQiwqoZhVF21twLQAyM/edit?usp=sharing)[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LeRc34C4Yr96ZLKFmansrROeYVh3kHJvQPmP3uymm2o/edit?usp=sharin…](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LeRc34C4Yr96ZLKFmansrROeYVh3kHJvQPmP3uymm2o/edit?usp=sharing) > [@\[Guide\] Creatives Constellation Funding Guidelines](http://gov.near.org/t/guide-creatives-constellation-funding-guidelines/34723): > > This step-by-step guide will assist you in the process of requesting funding from the Creatives Constellation Treasury once your proposal under the Creatives category has been approved. Step 1: Fill out the[Creatives Constellation Funding Request](https://airtable.com/shrWPqTy4NisXImRC) & [KYC Request Form](https://airtable.com/appgHJzUuw1Kb2GJV/shrAnyWQYcy6zZwa6) Both can be filled at the same time Every time you make a funding request from the Creatives Constellation, it is essential to complete the [Creatives Constellation Funding Request](https://airtable.com/shrWPqTy4NisXImRC). However, you only need to fill out the [KYC Reques…](https://airtable.com/shrWyGUWWQFcNMrId) * * * # Treasury management For more information, with transaction details, please check the [Creatives’ Constellation Bookkeeping](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DIPMLgyjJldxNFDG_jEEvRPiWUbc0P3UAGUMNZn0bME/edit?usp=sharing) and see the executed transactions in July. # August’s Budget See attached spreadsheet for a detailed breakdown [**Creatives’ Constellation August Funding**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_spVb6eLB0VoPLk0oCDzD6kcAyXb8TtiU9YDIK76JSo/edit?usp=sharing). In July, various funding proposals were approved across different categories. TL;DR: 1. Community Funding: A total of **$18,840** was approved for DAOs’ activities & **$22,588** was approved for partnership. 2. Team Grants: An amount of **$17,000** was approved for team grants. Each council member will receive $4,000, and an additional $1,000 is allocated for the Trust enforcer. These grants aim to support the efforts and contributions of team members, 3. Girrafe Agency SMM: A total of **$1000** was approved for SMM monthly payout, 4. CreatesDAO @ IRLEvent: A total of **$17,590** is proposed for Creatives DAO booth & activities at 2 upcoming events: NEAR APAC and ETH Milan 5. Buffer: An amount of **$1000** (1% of the total requested amount) was reserved for NEAR to USD conversion on ref.finance. Total: **$78,018** The specific details and beneficiaries of each proposal are outlined below. # DAO Funding | DAO | Amount | Attachment | | --- | --- | --- | | BeatDAO | $5.000 | [[Approved] BeatDAO Funding Proposal for September - October 2023](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-beatdao-funding-proposal-for-september-october-2023/35559) | | DAORecords | $5.000 | [[Approved] DAOrecords Activities - Sept & Oct 2023](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-daorecords-activities-sept-oct-2023/35714) | | VN Artists DAO | $4.300 | [[Approved] Vn Artists DAO Proposal August to October](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-vn-artists-dao-proposal-august-to-october/35720) | | The Clan DAO | $4.540 | [[Closed] The Clan DAO Budget AGO - SEPT Workshop Marathon](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-the-clan-dao-budget-ago-sept-workshop-marathon/35689) | | Total | $18.840 | | Funding Report: [[Report] CREATIVES DAO AUGUST 2023 FUNDING REPORT ](http://gov.near.org/t/report-creatives-dao-august-2023-funding-report/35888) # Partnership Funding | Project | Amount | Attachment | | --- | --- | --- | | CreativesDAO x GenaDrop: Creatives DAO Public Goods | $15.000 | [[Approved] CreativesDAO x GenaDrop: Creatives DAO Public Goods [CDAO Planet, Drops.Fund, DropFlow.xyz]](http://gov.near.org/t/partnership-proposal-creativesdao-x-genadrop-creatives-dao-public-goods-cdao-planet-drops-fund-dropflow-xyz/35780) | | El Cafe Cartel onboarding @ NEAR APAC | $4.588 | [[Approved] Coffee Service & Onboarding at NEAR APAC - #24 by Aescobar](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-coffee-service-onboarding-at-near-apac/35596/24) | | CreativesDAO Bounty for BOS HACKS | $3.000 | [[APPROVED] CreativesDAO Bounty for BOS HACKS](http://gov.near.org/t/approved-creativesdao-bounty-for-bos-hacks/35516) | | Total | $22.588 | | # IRL Event | Project | Amount | Break Down | Note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eth Milan Production and logistics | $10.000 | - $5000 Community Onboarding - $2000 Event Space Decor - $2000 Production (Black box) - $1000 Buffer | - 1K new wallets (aiming at the best) - Title sponsorship mentioned in SM Posts - Potential partnership possibilities - Onboarding for CDAO planet via CDAO SBT. - 1 talk - 1 group discussion - Art installations from various communities of CDAO. - Post-event Video reels | | Creatives@NEAR APAC | $7.590 | - $5000 Booth - Elite Plan - $2000 Event Space Decor & Giveaway stickers + merch - $250 Fly ticket MNL - SGN (council K) - $100 Accommodation (council K) - $240 Business Allowance $60/person/day x 2 days event x 2 persons (William & K) | NEAR APAC Pitch: [DocSend](https://docsend.com/view/7q2bjyptpvn6ypnw) - Creatives Constellation presence @NEARAPAC - Building relationships with other ecosystem projects - Partnership possibilities - Onboarding via CDAO SBT - Participate in NDC V1 election | | Total | $17.590 | | | # Internal Ops Costs | Line Item | Amount | Attachment | | --- | --- | --- | | SMM (Social media manager) | $1,000 | N/A | | Team grants (Trustees & Enforcer) | $17,000 | Contributions of Creatives’ trustees ([Paul’s Reports](http://gov.near.org/t/report-creatives-dao-moderator-paul/23690/27), [William’s Reports](http://gov.near.org/t/report-creatives-dao-moderator-william-x/23580/26), [Sahil’s Reports](http://gov.near.org/t/report-creatives-dao-community-moderation/24476/12), and [K’s Reports](http://gov.near.org/t/report-creatives-dao-moderator-k/32830/14)) + [Enforcer](http://gov.near.org/t/announcement-the-enforcer-role-within-creatives-dao/34790) | | Buffer | $1,000 | NEAR to USD conversion on ref.finance | **Total requested: $78,018** **DAO Address** : creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near * * * # Join the community: - [Telegram: Contact @CreativeGuilds](https://t.me/CreativeGuilds) # Follow the CreativesDAO on NEAR Social for weekly updates - [CreativesDAO on near.social](https://near.social/#/mob.near/widget/ProfilePage?accountId=creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near) * * * _Stay Creatives,_ **Creatives Constellation Trustees**