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== Logos Cells ==

=== Summary ===
Logos is building a global network of volunteer-driven local communities, which we call Cells. We are looking to provide funding to impactful short-term initiatives in the real world that strengthen civic engagement and develop leadership skills at the grassroots level. At the same time, we are also looking for organisers who can grow a genuine community, one meetup at a time.

=== What is a Logos Cell? ===
Logos Cells are self-organising local groups that meet regularly to address community issues with a hands-on approach. By building relationships within themselves and their communities to create decentralised solutions that promote local autonomy and parallel institutions, they will eventually form alternatives to existing systems.

=== What does a Logos Cell do? ===
Each Cell's mission is to improve its community by addressing its unique challenges. This includes education, outreach, political discussion, and technical preparation to sustain the required technical infrastructure, develop governing institutions, and eventually, onboard people into the ecosystem through real-world impact. As each Cell is embedded in a different local community, we expect each roadmap to be different.

For example:
* Start a learning group to discuss the key issues Logos is advocating for, their solutions and how Cell members can participate in supporting them.
* Regular self-organised meetups to plan and evaluate progress towards the mission, such as onboarding new members, discussing local issues, and planning ad hoc activities.
* Running nodes for the Logos technology stack or others.
* Form partnerships with local organisations working in similar fields or with similar goals, including businesses that see the value in crypto.
* Ongoing education programs based on courses designed, sponsored, or vetted by Logos on finance, security, privacy, crypto, and perennial philosophy. Host seminars with local professors, founders, technologists, and experts to attract new participants.
* Organising contacts with local officials to lobby for specific changes and needs.
* Organising outreach activities for each chapter, such as social media, websites, and internal communication channels.
* Charity and community work with partner organisations or other Cells around the world.
* Create frameworks on how to organise effectively in order to coach other newer Cells around the world.

=== How to start a Cell? ===
Find like-minded people, either in the existing Operator community or outside of it, and start hosting regular local meetups in your area. For example, start a local Cell on OpChan or look for others in your area by checking the global registry on Discord. The team will help you connect in a private channel.

For the first meetings, the goal is simple: to get to know other members and get their commitment to attend and organise the Cell’s activities. Organising with others in such a way is a radical political gesture that can profoundly transform society.

== Community Service Grants ==
Established Cells with a track record of organising can apply for small grants to tackle local issues via community service projects. These can be some of the ideas discussed above or others.

A community service project is organised by the Cell but can count on collaboration with local civil society organisations or others. The project must be geared towards solving a specific problem, from lack of education (i.e. technology onboarding) to lack of food (i.e. school meals or soup kitchens).

Each community service project can be either ongoing or sporadic, taking place within 30 days from grant approval. Talking about Logos is encouraged but should not be the focus of the activity.

=== FAQs ===
* '''Who is eligible to apply?'''
** Established Cells with a track record of active organising on OpChan and their private Discord channel.

* '''Do I need to own an Operator ordinal to start a Cell?'''
** No. You just need to have the Operator role on Discord.

* '''When and where can the project take place?'''
** Each community service project should take place within 30 days from grant approval. We accept applications globally.

* '''How much can each project receive?'''
** The project budget cannot exceed 2000 USD, with exceptions for outstanding projects with a high impact.

* '''How can I apply?'''
** Proposals are submitted by a member on behalf of each Cell using the format given in the following link. Proposals must be in English. The deadline to apply for the initial round is on '''date at time (timezone)'''.

* '''What if my proposal is rejected?'''
** If you believe your project is worth pursuing, consider building more support, growing the Cell, and applying for the next round. The team is also open to help with non-monetary resources.