An Educational Content and Media Support Plan for the longevity of Cardano Adoption

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Ahmed Awais

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

120000

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

6

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

Develop beginner-friendly Cardano guides, tutorials, and resources. Create graphics for use across platforms. Provide video editing to support educational and promotional videos.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

The project will be fully open source.

[METADATA] SDG rating

SDG rating:

SDG 4 - Quality Education by providing resources and content to comprehend more about the Cardano Blockchain

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by designing and creating various kinds of educational content which will then be distributed to the community

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, the proposal plans to generate content for the community through collaboration with the community in the Cardano space in order to make the best possible content.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Since the inception of the Cardano blockchain, the community has grown exponentially. There is no Twitter poll that the Cardano will lose on Twitter, yet there are many misunderstandings and FUDs (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubts) about said blockchain. This creates a need for high-quality educational materials for both onboarding new members and current ones informed about the Cardano blockchain. Thus this proposal is created, it aims to fund the development and maintenance of comprehensive educational materials and graphics and video editing support tailored specifically for the Cardano community.

While resources and support exist, there is a lack of comprehensive and professional content catering to community needs. Many resources may be outdated or incomplete, making it hard for new users to navigate and understand Cardano

This plan aims to fill that gap by providing tailored educational materials and digital support created by experts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and visual appeal. Our collaborative approach will identify essential topics and community interests to develop relevant and useful content.

Leveraging community expertise and insights can create a more comprehensive and diverse set of resources benefiting the entire Cardano ecosystem.

Overall, this plan offers a unique and valuable contribution by providing a much-needed resource for new and existing users.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

The proposal for an educational content and media support plan for the Cardano community addresses the challenge of a lack of comprehensive and professional content catering to the needs of both new and existing users. The benefits of this proposal include:

Increased Cardano/blockchain understanding: The educational materials and digital resources created will help users understand Cardano's history, technology, use cases, and best practices, catering to various skill levels.

Improved onboarding: The beginner-friendly Cardano guides, tutorials, and resources will help new users navigate and understand Cardano more easily.

Increased community engagement and participation: The custom graphics and professional video editing will make the content more engaging, encouraging users to interact with it and participate in the community.

Greater Cardano awareness within the blockchain community: By distributing educational materials and digital resources through various channels, more people will have a better understanding of Cardano.

The proposal's objectives include developing comprehensive educational materials, creating graphics and videos to enhance the content presentation, providing video editing support, and establishing an online platform to host and distribute resources to the community. The target audience is both new and existing Cardano users and the scope includes covering various topics and areas of interest identified through collaboration with the community.

The proposed request has a budget of $40,000. Here is how the budgets will be divided; $10,000 for content development, $7,000 for graphics, $7,000 for video editing, $6,000 for the online platform, and $10,000 for hiring more staff in order to maintain constant quality and prevent burnout. We believe this budgeting is reasonable, and throughout the rundown, the team plans to use engagement metrics and user feedback to evaluate the project's progression and effectiveness.

If the proposal is approved, there will be a sustainable and ongoing platform that will be able to provide quality content about the Cardano Blockchain. This would also contribute to the achievement of SDG4, SDG9, and SDG 17, which are Quality Education, Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, and partnerships for the Goals respectively.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

I am confident in my capability to deliver this project with a high level of trust and accountability. Here's how I intend to validate the feasibility of my approach:

1. Expertise and Knowledge: I possess the necessary expertise and knowledge in educational content creation, graphics design, video editing, and online platform development. I have acquired skills and experience in these areas, allowing me to create comprehensive and engaging materials for the Cardano community.
2. Comprehensive Educational Materials: I will develop beginner-friendly Cardano guides, tutorials, and resources, covering various aspects of the blockchain such as its history, technology, use cases, and best practices. These materials will be tailored to different skill levels, ensuring accessibility for beginners while providing value to advanced users.
3. Resource Allocation and Budgeting: I have carefully allocated the budget for content development, graphics, video editing, and the online platform. The estimated budget of 100k ADA, has been determined based on an assessment of the project's requirements. I believe this budget is sufficient to achieve the desired outcomes and maintain a high standard of content quality.
4. Metrics and Evaluation: I will establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and effectiveness of the project. Engagement metrics such as social media likes, shares, and comments, combined with user feedback, will provide valuable insights into the usefulness and relevance of the educational resources. I will continuously evaluate these metrics and make necessary improvements to ensure the content meets the community's expectations.
5. Transparent Communication and Continuation: Throughout each phase of the project, I will maintain transparent communication with the community, sharing progress updates and milestones. This open approach will allow the community to assess the project's trustworthiness and hold me accountable. Furthermore, upon completion of the project, I will evaluate its outcomes, impact, and effectiveness to determine if it meets the desired standards. If successful, I will explore options for maintaining the platform's content.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Based on the proposal provided, the project milestones and main tasks for the Educational Content and Media Support Plan for the Cardano Community can be broken down as follows:

Phase 1: Content Development (1-3 months)

• Identify essential topics and community interests to develop relevant and useful content
• Develop beginner-friendly Cardano guides, tutorials, and resources
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and visual appeal of the content
• Collaborate with the Cardano community in order to gather feedback and suggestions
• Complete the phase within the planned duration

Phase 2: Graphics and Video Production (2-4 months)

• Create custom graphics to enhance the content presentation and make it accessible and engaging
• Provide professional video editing to support educational and promotional videos
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and visual appeal of the graphics and videos
• Continue in collaborating with the Cardano community to gather feedback and suggestions
• Complete the phase within the planned duration

Phase 3: Online Platform Development (1-6 months)

• Establish an online platform, namely Twitter, to host and distribute resources to the community
• Collaborate with the Cardano community to gather feedback and suggestions
• Complete the phase within the planned duration

Phase 4: Continuous Improvement and Maintenance (Ongoing)

• Regularly track and evaluate the progress of the project against the KPI metrics
• Gather feedback from the community to assess the usefulness and relevance of the educational resources and make improvements as needed
• Ensure the sustainability and ongoing maintenance of the platform

Expected Timeline:

• Phase 1: Content Development (1-3 months)
• Phase 2: Graphics and Video Production (2-4 months)
• Phase 3: Online Platform Development (1-6 months)
• Phase 4: Continuous Improvement and Maintenance (Ongoing)

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased Cardano/blockchain understanding
• Improved onboarding
• Increased community engagement and participation
• Greater Cardano awareness within the blockchain community
• More people should have a better understanding of Cardano after interacting with the content

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

THere are several roles in the project which are as follows:

1. Project Manager, who will be responsible for managing the project timeline, budget, and resources. This individual should have experience in managing projects, especially in the blockchain industry. This role will be managed by the lead proposer.
2. Content Creator/Graphic Designer/Video Editor, these roles are self-explanatory as the job is creating content for the Cardano community through the initial thinking stage to the later executions through simple graphics and videos. As the lead proposer is well-experienced in creative content for the Cardano community, thus he shall be taking these roles. At the same time, we plan to hire several freelancers to help out throughout the process to ensure work is distributed evenly and the lead propers will not encounter any burnout.
3. Community Manager, this role's job will be managing the online platform(s) and engaging with the Cardano community. Said individual should process experiences in community management, social media, and customer support. As of now, the lead proposer will take a small portion of this role while actively recruiting an individual from the Cardano community to take up the said role.
4. Blockchain Expert, this individual's job is to provide subject matter expertise in the Cardano blockchain technology, use cases, and best practices. This person should ideally have deep knowledge and experience in the Cardano field. This role will be filled through the funding of said proposal.

Overall, the team would consist of a mix of technical and creative skills, in addition to, experiences in the blockchains and education.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

The proposed budget breakdown for the Educational Content and Media Support Plan for the Cardano Community is as follows:

Content development: $10,000

Hiring staff: $10,000

Graphics: $7,000

Video editing: $7,000

Online platform: $6,000

The total budget for the project is $40,000, any additional amount required above the 100,000 ADA funding will be provided by the lead proposal himself to ensure the best outcome.

The breakdown of the budget includes four components; $10,000 for content development, which will be utilized to cover the cost of creating beginner-friendly Cardano guides, tutorials, and other resources. Next, the graphics budget of $7,000, will be utilized to cover all the costs of creating custom graphics which will then improve the production and engagement of all the content. Then the $7,000 for the video editing, will be utilized to cover the cost expense of constructing proficient video editing that will support educational and promotional videos. Then, the online platform budget of $6,000 will cover the cost of creating an online platform, namely Twitter to host and distribute resources to the community. Finally, $10,000 will be utilized to hire staff to aid the process of creating content and managing the online platform. 

As mentioned earlier in the proposal the team plans to take a collaborative approach in creating all the content for the Cardano community. There will be a strong emphasis on said collaborative approach thus, the team will work very closely with the community to pinpoint the right topics and areas of interest which the Cardano community is interested and curious about. All of this content would be distributed through various means such as; graphics, videos, and written context. These contents will be initially distributed through Twitter, but other platforms might be used in the future if there is a demand, such as; Discord and forums. 

The team will regularly track and evaluate the progress of the project against the KPI metrics to ensure the timely completion of each phase and engagement with the educational resources. If the project's outcomes are positive, the team plans to create a sustainable and ongoing platform that would provide content about the Cardano blockchain and consider entering the next funding round.

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of the proposed project provides value for the Cardano ecosystem as it focuses on creating atop-tier educational content through digital means that will is currently missing in the Cardano community.

The budget of $40,000 is a reasonable request for the extent of this project. It includes a variety of things such as; creating beginner-friendly Cardano guides, tutorials, resources, customer graphics, and top-tier video editing to reinforce educational and promotional videos and establishing an online platform in order to host and broadcast the aforementioned resources to the Cardano Community.

This proposal's procedure involves a collaborative approach with the Cardano community to pinpoint important topics and areas of interest and guarantees that the contents created are appropriate, accurate, and engaging for the target audience, the Cardano community. The proposed metrics and evaluation methods, such as the engagement metrics and user feedback will allow the team to follow the progress and make adjustments whenever necessary.

Overall, the cost of this proposed project illustrates its worth for the Cardano ecosystem as it tackles an urgent necessity and furnishes valuable resources for both fresh and existing users. The metrics and evaluation methods used will guarantee that the content created will maintain relevant and valuable.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept