# \[NDC Funding Request\] Creatives Constellation | September 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** Creatives DAO\ **Tags:** creatives-dao\ **Created:** [September 26, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/ndc-funding-request-creatives-constellation-september-2023/36393 "2023-09-26T18:38:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paul](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/paul/32/54585_2.png) [@Paul](https://gov.near.org/u/Paul)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/ndc-funding-request-creatives-constellation-september-2023/36393/1 "2023-09-26T18:38:21Z")
# Creatives Constellation Budget for September 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) > **[CreativesDAO Trust (creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near) | Near Social](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/ProfilePage?accountId=creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near)** > > The CreativesDAO Trust * * * # Report August 2023 For more information, with transaction details, please check the [Creatives’ Constellation Bookkeeping](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DIPMLgyjJldxNFDG_jEEvRPiWUbc0P3UAGUMNZn0bME/edit#gid=1046012601). Feel free to check the community report for 2023 in the following parts: - [Part I](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/MainPage.Post.Page?accountId=creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near&blockHeight=100975342), - [Part II](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/MainPage.Post.Page?accountId=creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near&blockHeight=100975363). # September’s Budget See the attached spreadsheet for a detailed breakdown [Creatives’ Constellation September Funding](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zp6cDIQ0_Pr2U8oWMVRnWO-igx0wu76jbtjpFw23xaw/edit?usp=sharing). In September, various funding proposals were approved across different categories. Here is a brief description of each approved proposal: 1. Community Funding: A total of $18,539 was approved for community funding. These funds will be allocated towards supporting community initiatives, 2. Partnerships with NEAR projects - $18,452, 3. 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, 4. Social Media Manager: A total of $1000 was approved for SMM monthly payout, 5. NEARcon CreativesDAO Booth, Decor, Merch: A total of $13000 was approved for CDAO presence at NEARcon, of which $ 10,000 will be transferred to Near Foundation and $3000 goes to booth setup/merch 6. Reward for ETH Milan Working Group Leader: A total of $1,500 was approved for the ETH Milan community member payout. This is in recognition of their efforts in conceiving the concept, coordinating with all associated DAOs for artwork, coordinating with external vendors, and working with the lights, projection mapping, ETH Milan production team, and video team. 7. Buffer: An amount of $660 (1% of the total requested amount) was reserved for NEAR to USDC.e conversion on ref.finance. The specific details and beneficiaries of each proposal are outlined below. # DAO Funding | DAO | Amount | Attachment | | --- | --- | --- | | SvaraDAO | $5,000 | [[Approved] Svara DAO - Funding Proposal for September, October, November - 2023](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-svara-dao-funding-proposal-for-september-october-november-2023/36285) | | InaDAO | $5,000 | [[Approved] INA DAO funding proposal for October/November](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-ina-dao-funding-proposal-for-october-november/36166) | | Filipino Artist Guild | $5,000 | [[Approved] Filipino Artist DAO - Funding Proposal for September 2023](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-filipino-artist-dao-funding-proposal-for-september-2023/36354) | | MarmaJ | $539 | [[Approved]: Marma J Foundation ETH Milan Initiatives x Creatives DAO](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-marma-j-foundation-eth-milan-initiatives-x-creatives-dao/36305) | | Rising DAO | $3,000 | [[Approved] Rising Trend Tracker/ Research and Dev RISING DAO](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-rising-trend-tracker-research-and-dev-rising-dao/36348) | | Total | $18,539 | | # Partnership Funding | Project | Amount | Attachment | | --- | --- | --- | | NFTWG Funding Request for Aug & Sep | $8,150 | [[Approved] NFTWG Funding Request for Aug & Sep [2023]](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-nftwg-funding-request-for-aug-sep-2023/36195) | | ElCafeCartel - MeteorWallet - CreativesDAO | $10,302 | [[Approved] | "The Grassroots Collaboration" Coffee service X Wallet activation X Social activation [September Funding]](http://gov.near.org/t/proposal-the-grassroots-collaboration-coffee-service-x-wallet-activation-x-social-activation-september-funding/36350) | | Total | $18,452 | | # Summary of Approved Proposal Funding: > [@\[Report\] CREATIVES DAO SEPTEMBER 2023 REPORT](http://gov.near.org/t/report-creatives-dao-september-2023-report/36391): > > Community Updates The closure of the funding round for this month had come late to give way to the NDC elections. We want to give a big shoutout and a huge thank you to everyone who supported Creatives DAO and its candidates during the campaign and to all the hardworking folks who helped spread the word. You rock! raising_handsclap[http://gov.near.org/t/open-call-for-election-campaign-support-from-creatives-dao/35877](http://gov.near.org/t/open-call-for-election-campaign-support-from-creatives-dao/35877) We dominated the BOS with our awesome moves during NEAR APAC! Big thank… # Other 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 | $660 | NEAR to USD conversion on ref.finance | | NEARcon CreativesDAO Booth, Decor, Merch | $13,000 | Booth in the main area, payment to NF | | Reward for ETH Milan Working Group Leader | $1,500 | Recognition of their efforts in conceiving the concept, coordinating with all associated DAOs for artwork, coordinating with external vendors, and working with the lights, projection mapping, ETH Milan production team, and video team. | Total requested: $70,151 **DAO Address** : creativesdao.sputnik-dao.near _Stay Creatives,_ **Creatives Constellation Trustees** ---
**Author:** ![sarahkornfeld](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/sarahkornfeld/32/38835_2.png) [@sarahkornfeld](https://gov.near.org/u/sarahkornfeld)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/ndc-funding-request-creatives-constellation-september-2023/36393/2 "2023-09-26T21:07:35Z")
@Paul and ALL the mods – thank you for your support! We are thrilled to get going and will keep you in the loop about our progress.