Proposal Report Qualification Checklist

This page outlines the official evaluation criteria used in DEP Cohort 2 to qualify proposals submitted by:

• DAOs (for Master Plan proposals)

• Working Groups (for WG-specific proposals)

These checklists ensure proposals are:

• Feasible

• Aligned with DEP goals

• Deliverable within the cohort timeline

• Supportive of impact & regeneration

• Well-structured

• Transparent

• Measurable

Two checklists are provided:

1. DAO-Wide Master Plan Qualification Checklist

2. Working Group Proposal Qualification Checklist

1. DAO-Wide Master Plan Qualification Checklist

Every DAO must submit a Master Plan (MP) Proposal at the start of the Execution Phase.
The MP defines the DAO’s overall direction, Working Group structure, and measurable goals.

A Master Plan is considered “qualified” when it meets all of the standards below.

A. Alignment & Clarity

✔ A1. DAO Vision & Theme

Clear statement of the DAO’s purpose, domain, and intended impact.

✔ A2. Consistency with DEP 2 Principles

Aligned with:

• Creativity, learning, community building

• Regeneration (value flow back to ecosystem)

• Documentation & sharing culture

• Decentralized participation

✔ A3. Clear Master Plan Structure

MP includes:

• Goals

• Working Groups

• Milestones

• Expected outputs

B. Goals & Measurability

✔ B1. Impact Goals Are Defined

Impact goals must be:

• Specific

• Achievable

• Measurable

• Time-bound

• Evidence-based

✔ B2. Regeneration Goals Are Defined

Includes at least one regeneration pathway (financial, in-kind, outreach, partners, participants, etc.).

✔ B3. Goal–WG Mapping

Each WG has a clear relationship to at least one DAO-level goal.

C. Working Group Structure

✔ C1. WG Roles & Leads Identified

Each WG has:

• WG Lead

• WG members

✔ C2. WG Scopes Are Non-overlapping & Clear

Scopes must be realistic and well-separated.

✔ C3. WG Deliverables Are Feasible

Deliverables align with timeline, skillsets, and available resources.

D. Feasibility & Execution Plan

✔ D1. Activity Plan Is Realistic

Activities fit within the Execution Phase timeframe.

✔ D2. Resources Are Appropriately Estimated

MP identifies resources needed for:

• Creative work

• Sessions

• Workshops

• Green activities

• Documentation

• Partnerships

✔ D3. Timeline Includes Milestones

Includes checkpoints aligned with weekly meetings.

E. Regeneration & External Value

✔ E1. Regeneration Logic Is Clear

Plan explains how the DAO contributes value to:

• Community

• Partners

• Kambria

• Wider ecosystem

✔ E2. Partner or Participant Pathways Identified

Shows possible collaboration and engagement points.

F. Reporting & Documentation

✔ F1. Documentation Plan Included

Lists what the DAO will document and how.

✔ F2. Update Rhythm Defined

Aligned with:

• Weekly DAO Meetings

• Monthly Reports

✔ F3. Evidence Sources Identified

E.g., screenshots, creative outputs, session logs, event pictures.

G. KAT Recognition Governance

✔ G1. DAO acknowledges use of KAT Tokenomics DAO guidance

Not setting custom tokenomics, but referencing the official framework.

✔ G2. Role of KAT in MP is correctly described

KAT is:

• Symbolic

• Non-financial

• Used for recognition

• Assigned only after proposal completion

H. Proposal Quality & Presentation

✔ H1. Structure follows official template

✔ H2. Writing is clear & respectful

✔ H3. No missing required sections

✔ H4. All members have reviewed and agreed

2. Working Group Proposal Qualification Checklist

After the Master Plan is approved, each WG submits its WG Proposal.

WG Proposals must be aligned with the Master Plan and specify the activities needed to deliver WG-specific outcomes.

A WG Proposal is “qualified” when it meets the standards below.

A. Alignment & Scope

✔ A1. Proposal aligns clearly with Master Plan

Cites which MP goal(s) it supports.

✔ A2. WG Scope is respected

Proposal stays within approved WG responsibilities.

✔ A3. Proposed outputs match WG skillsets

Team composition supports the plan.

B. Activities & Deliverables

✔ B1. Activities are clearly described

Includes:

• Title

• Purpose

• Beneficiaries

• Method

✔ B2. Deliverables are concrete

WG outputs must be clear and measurable.

✔ B3. Activities have evidence mechanisms

E.g., photos, session logs, creative files, links.

C. Feasibility & Timeline

✔ C1. Activities fit within Execution Phase timeline

✔ C2. Workload is realistic

✔ C3. Milestones match DAO-wide milestones

D. Regeneration Contribution

✔ D1. WG contribution to regeneration is specified

Not required to generate revenue — but must strengthen ecosystem through:

• Participation

• Outreach

• Community involvement

• Creative or cultural contribution

• Partnerships

• In-kind support

✔ D2. Regeneration mapping appears in table

(Required in WG template)

E. Resource Needs

✔ E1. Resource list is realistic

Material, tools, venue, personnel.

✔ E2. KAT recognition requested only as reference

Not meant to allocate KAT — allocation happens after completion.

F. Reporting & Documentation

✔ F1. Documentation expectations are listed

WG’s responsibility is clear (photos, outputs, links).

✔ F2. Evidence sources included

For every deliverable.

G. Proposal Quality & Presentation

✔ G1. Structure follows official WG template

✔ G2. Writing is clear & respectful

✔ G3. Proposal is complete (no missing items)

✔ G4. WG Members have reviewed and agreed

3. Qualification Outcome Categories

When reviewing proposals, DAO Leads, WG Leads, and the DAO Facilitator classify proposals into:

A. Qualified

Meets all required standards → ready to execute.

B. Qualified with Minor Revisions

Small adjustments needed (clarity, timeline, deliverables).

C. Requires Revision

Missing important sections or unclear alignment.

D. Not Qualified

Cannot be executed safely, ethically, or feasibly.

4. How These Checklists Are Used

These checklists guide:

• DAO-wide review during weekly meetings

• WG alignment

• Review by DAO Facilitator

• Transparency for all members

• Expectations for execution

• Quality control for documentation

• Foundation for end-of-cohort DAO Summary Report