Example Proposal – Grow Together DAO

Title: 334 Trees for Hanoi – Group A

Submitted by:
Nguyen Minh Anh – youth leader at Green Future Club, Sociology student, passionate about ecological action and intergenerational engagement.

DAO: Grow Together DAO – Group A (10 members, $1,000 allocation, target: 334 trees)

1. DAO Alignment

• Goal: Plant 334 trees in Hanoi through community action days, workshops, and sustained care.
• Relevance: This fulfills Group A’s entire allocation (334 trees) and contributes to Grow Together DAO’s collective target of 1,000 trees.
• Tone & Spirit: Builds environmental stewardship and teamwork across generations.

2. DAO Member Involvement

Decentralized Participation: Group members are based in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Kenya.

Detailed Suggested Roles:

*suggested roles based on information on Padlet.

3. Feasible & Responsible Plan (aligned with DEP Timeline)

Phase 1: Research & Planning (Sep 22 – Oct 9)

• Sep 22–25: Identify ideal location for planting (with access and permission) and suppliers for equipment, e.g. saplings, fertilizer, and bamboo fencing, etc.  Create a list of supplier names and quotations.
• Sep 26: Share preliminary research and cost breakdown with DAO Facilitators.
• Sep 27–Oct 2: Verify that at least one supplier accepts USDT or can transact via a crypto-friendly intermediary and at least one location allows them to plant trees.
• Oct 3: Share final draft proposal with DAO Facilitators.
• Oct 4–9: Internal DAO review & readiness for submission.

Phase 2: Proposal submission and review (Oct 1 - 25)

• Oct 10: Submit proposal via XDAO (as required for all DAOs).
• Oct 11–24:
  • Week 1: Proposal qualification by DAO facilitators and tracking assistants.
  • Week 2: DAO members vote on proposals via voting tracking sheet.
• Oct 25: Proposal approved → receive first 70% payment.

Phase 3: Execution & Reflection (Oct 27 – Dec 5)

• Oct 26 – Nov 30 (Execution Phase):
  • Week 1: Remote + local members finalize logistics, seedlings, and promotion.
  • Week 2: Run an online skill-sharing session on tree planting.
  • Week 3–4: Tree Planting Workshop and Action Day in Hanoi (local execution, livestream for remote members).
  • Week 5: Reflection circle on Discord; compile photos, receipts, and outcomes.
• Dec 1: Submit Proposal Summary Report (budget used, results, receipts).
• Dec 5: Receive second 30% payment after report verification.

4. Budget Requested

Total Budget: $1,000 (full group allocation)

5. Measurable Outcomes

• 334 trees planted in Hanoi.
• 3 planting days held.
• At least 30 volunteers engaged.
• Documentation package: photos, receipts, reflections.
• Completion by Nov 30, 2025.

6. Reflection & Learning

• Reflection circle after each planting day.
• Weekly DAO reflection on Discord (cross-learning from Kenya/Philippines).
• Outcomes shared in All-DAO Execution Sync.

7. Collaboration with External Communities or Partners (Optional)

• Partner with Green Future Club, schools, or local NGOs.
• Share learnings with remote members for replication.

8. Innovation / Story-Driven Approach (Optional)

• Create a “Tree Diary” with photos + captions for each planting day.
• Share cross-cultural tree-care insights from DAO members abroad.

Attachments (Optional)

• Planting site map
• Consent form for volunteers
• Reflection sheet template
• Why do we choose to plant sapling rather than seed?
  A seedling is a very young tree just beginning to grow from a seed, characterized by a slender stem and the presence of cotyledons or seed leaves. A sapling is an older, more developed stage of a young tree, larger and more established than a seedling, and has developed adult leaves.
     (image source: https://urnabios.com/seeds-vs-seedlings-with-my-bios-urn/)

Proper Submission Format

• Adding a new Google docs in DAO Drive Folder -> DAO Working Files (Editable) -> Draft Proposals
• Proposal submitted via XDAO on Oct 10, 2025 (XDAO Quick Start Guide).