| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Grant Program Name | GEN Ukraine Grant Program 01 |
| Application ID | APP-HJ2QFIEN-BINCTW |
| Application URL | https://app.karmahq.xyz/localism-fund/browse-applications/APP-HJ2QFIEN-BINCTW |
| Primary Contact | Maksym Zalevskyi Coordinator of ecovillage network |
| Organization | GEN Ukraine |
| Submission Date | October 17, 2025 4:19 AM (MDT) |
| Round / Review Cycle | Round 01 – Cycle 1 |
| Total Score | 13.2 / 16 |
| Estimated Disbursement | $7,800 |
| Co-Funding Commit | $5,000 - CONFIRMED https://etherscan.io/address/0x1e82fc2e6001afa6e16c670618d870df58627ea2 |
| Application Status | Confirmed Approval |
| Operator Contact | Monty - [email protected] / @montymerlin on Telegram |
| Evaluation Check | Status |
|---|---|
| Application Completed Sufficiently | ☑ Yes |
| Meets Program Criteria | ☑ Yes |
| Meets Round Criteria | ☑ Yes |
| Local Program Proceeding / Matching Funds Confirmed | ☑ Yes |
| Overall Readiness | Ready |
→ Total Average Score: 13.2 / 16
| Evaluation Category | Avg Score (out of 4) | Reviewer Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Program Scope & Strategic Alignment | 3.67 | “The GEN Ukraine program demonstrates exceptional clarity with specific funding targets ($20,000), well-defined beneficiaries (10-15 projects across 20+ ecovillages), and four concrete priority areas rooted in urgent local needs from war and climate disruption. The connection to Ethereum adoption is direct and multifaceted through solar tokenization (Arkreen), biodiversity data (Regen Network), DAO coordination (Sarafu pools), and on-chain attestations, with optimal resource allocation (60% to direct grants). The timeline (Oct 2025 - Apr 2026) is feasible and appropriately phased for Q1 2026 launch readiness. The program demonstrates exceptional replication potential through open Climate Impact Reports on GitHub, Climate Coordination Network metrics integration, and established partnerships that can transfer learnings across bioregions and localism initiatives.” |
*“I believe this is a strong proposal. They have a few details to iron out but overall a strong plan to distribute funds that will have a big impact in the community they serve.”
”Proposal does a great job conveying how it’ centered around the meta of the round. It taps in multiple action points that are tangible and can be measured”* | | 2️⃣ Local Co-Funding & Financial Sustainability | 2.33 | “The program has $5,000 in confirmed co-funding through two active Sarafu Network pools, meeting the baseline requirement but falling short of the $10-14k. While the team demonstrates impressive fundraising capacity ($70,000+ raised in 2024-2025), the additional funding sources are listed as”soft commitments” from partners without specific amounts or formal agreements like MOUs. The funding shows good diversity across ReFi partners and Giveth donors, with credible operational infrastructure evidenced by top-ranked Sarafu pools, and the budget includes clear sustainability mechanisms through integrated DAO pools.”
*“Only $5k secured currently but also note some possibilities for raising additional funding.”
”Has funding on Sarafu Network however not other co-funder that would mike the round more viable”*
Operator Note: After digging in further, round operators confirmed that the commitment pools provided in the application did not adequately meet our co-funding requirements for the round. However, upon reaching out to the applicant, they confirmed a liquid cash injection of $5k into the pools which would count as co-funding and meet our rounds requirement. | | 3️⃣ Round Operations, Mechanisms & Impact Framework | 3.67 | “The operational plan is exceptionally well-articulated with clear phases covering all stages from fundraising through final reporting (Oct 2025 - Apr 2026), including specific mechanisms for intake (Karma GAP), evaluation (sociocratic circles and peer review), and disbursement (milestone-based payouts through Sarafu pools). Web3 integration is comprehensive and already operational with multiple tools working in concert: Sarafu Network for distribution, Karma GAP for reporting, Giveth Cause for matching, Ecocert for verification, on-chain attestations, and Climate Coordination Network’s Metrics Garden—demonstrating mature technical infrastructure rather than aspirational plans. The impact framework is innovative and multi-dimensional, measuring ecological (solar generated, water retained, biodiversity), social (volunteers, cooperatives), cultural (governance practices), and economic (capital circulation) outcomes with both quantitative on-chain data and qualitative community storytelling published openly on GitHub. The program demonstrates strong experimentation mindset and replicability through its established Climate Impact Report practice, open metrics methodology, and clear documentation approach that generates actionable insights for other local programs in the ReFi and localism ecosystems.”
*“They have outlined a plan for funding distribution. They have noted many web3 tools they plan to use. With mentoring I feel they will develop a strong program that can be replicated.”
”The round is truly grounded in mechanisms with the use of Sarafu, Karma GAP and ecocerts creating a diverse set of tools to engage and measure impact. The proposal outlines the type of impact that will be reported on Karma GAP in a clear manner which is great to see. “* | | 4️⃣ Team Capacity & Community Anchoring | 3.83 | “The team demonstrates proven operational excellence with a verified track record of raising and managing over $70,000 across multiple Web3 platforms (Octant, Gitcoin, Giveth) in 2024-2025, coordinating 20+ ecovillages with established sociocratic governance. Community anchoring is exceptional with deep trust relationships evidenced by active Sarafu DAO pools, multiple Karma GAP projects, and long-standing participatory decision-making structures. The team has clearly defined roles and comprehensive technical partnerships (Solarpunk Nomads, GainForest, Arkreen, Web3 Institute) providing specialized support across DAO architecture, impact tracking, and education.”
*“A strong team and many notable partners.”
”The team has a solid track record of creating and sustaining impact. In addition has great community connections which can support the team as needed”* |
“The GEN Ukraine Grant Program 01 is an exceptional application scoring highly across all criteria, demonstrating proven operational capacity with $70,000+ raised and distributed in 2024-2025, deep community anchoring across 20+ ecovillages, and sophisticated Web3 integration through active Sarafu pools, Karma GAP, and Climate Coordination Network metrics. The program combines urgent local regeneration needs with comprehensive impact measurement spanning ecological, social, cultural, and economic dimensions, supported by strong technical partnerships and established transparent reporting practices. The primary area for strengthening is converting soft partner commitments into confirmed co-funding to reach the $10-15k range, as current confirmed funding sits at $5,000. Overall, this represents a mature, deployment-ready program with high replication potential and strong alignment to Localism Fund goals, well-positioned for maximum matching support.”
“This is a strong proposal with great potential for local impact. The minimum funding threshold is in place ($5k) and I hope the team can raise additional funding to make the maximum impact.”
”The proposal is very grounded and focusing on supporting communities going through war and climate changes which I can’t even fathom how difficult it can be. The concrete use of Sarafu Network is great to see and makes it clear what web3 tooling is being applied and it’s potential effect. The co funding sources are only the project itself would love to see other co-funders support the initiative.”
The GEN Ukraine Grant Program 01 stands out as one of the strongest and most mature proposals in the round, earning an exceptional score of 13.2 / 16 with high marks across all categories. Reviewers praised its clear scope, deeply grounded community needs, and sophisticated multi-tool Web3 architecture, highlighting the team’s proven ability to manage funding, coordinate 20+ ecovillages, and deliver transparent, multi-dimensional impact reporting. The operational plan is comprehensive and highly replicable, backed by strong technical partners and an established track record of $70,000+ raised and deployed over the past two years. While the program meets the minimum co-funding requirement with $5,000 secured — and has since confirmed this in liquid capital — the main area for strengthening remains converting soft commitments into confirmed external co-funding to deepen financial resilience and broaden stakeholder buy-in. Overall, this is a deployment-ready, high-impact, and strategically aligned program with exceptional potential to serve as a model for future Localism Fund rounds.