A more detailed version of our proposal can be found in this Google Doc
Summary
In line with the Celo Governance Seasons Strategy and updates (1, 2) and Vision 2030, this proposal aims to fund ‘CeloPG Season 1’ — a builder team dedicated to attracting, nurturing, and growing projects on Celo to regenerate the network and treasury while creating the conditions for prosperity.
We achieve this by building on our existing programs and key partnerships, which provide essential resources and support to Celo Projects and Builders across various stages of their maturity cycle.
This funding proposal requests approval of up to 288,500 cUSD, 875,000 CELO, and 250,000 OP to invest in key programs and sustain initiatives until December 31, 2025.
CeloPG Season 1 Core Programs
To win, Celo has to continue to attract and retain the best talent and supporting resources to the ecosystem. Below is a visualization of how the Celo Public Goods Funding Programs and Tools contribute to a Celo ecosystem growth flywheel that nurtures and attracts resources to grow the ecosystem value and treasury.
Budget Breakdown (7)
| CELO | cUSD | OP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Streams | 150,000 | 150,000 | |
| Proof of Ship | 100,000 | ||
| Impact Rewards | 250,000 | 100,000 | |
| Contributor Rewards | 100,000 | ||
| CeloPG Development Grants | 50,000 | ||
| Treasury, Marketing, and Events | 32,500 | ||
| CeloPG Program Ops | 125,000 | 106,000 | |
| GG24 DDAs | 150,000 | 100,000 | |
| TOTAL | 875,000 | 288,500 | 250,000 |
Any unspent resources will be returned to the Celo Ecosystem Treasury by January 31st, 2026.
Payment Logistics
CeloPG’s programs will operate their resources through a 3 out of 5 Safe on Celo Mainnet. CeloPG Season 1 (Celo): 0x85910bE70D7eBF149918ed96eF8BE175A0639c33
All signer addresses are part of the previously approved CeloPG Proposal and have been verified.
CeloPG Team
The CeloPG core team consists of a diverse and experienced set of contributors and advisors. In addition to these people, we also have a flexible budget for ad hoc contributions by non-core contributors.