{"id":3697,"date":"2021-11-02T13:24:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T13:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perma.earth\/?page_id=3697"},"modified":"2025-06-23T13:28:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:28:33","slug":"histoire-du-cercle-de-financement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/perma.earth\/fr\/funding-circle-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Historique de Funding Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/funding-circle\/\">Funding Circle<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/funding-opportunities\/\">Funding Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_a9cfa4-0b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_a9cfa4-0b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_a9cfa4-0b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intention &amp; Process of Forming this Circle \u201cIncubation\u201d Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the overall development of the Permaculture CoLab, a Funding Circle is being \u201cincubated\u201d to support securing additional resources to support people and projects in the CoLab and elsewhere in the global permaculture community. There is a small amount of stipended funds that are going towards getting this Circle started, with the intention of it becoming at least somewhat self-sustaining over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimee Fenech (Germany), Jillian Hovey (Canada), and Lauren Minis (USA), are the core initial leadership team from the Permaculture CoLab for this process over the next five months. They have created a three-person Guild to incubate a Funding Circle for the Permaculture CoLab, and will be working between meetings to move things forward, perform organisation &amp; coordination, and holding space for others to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People from the international permaculture community, who have some background in funding, are being strategically invited to co-create the Funding Circle and its VMAs. Materials developed for this outreach will be coordinated with the Welcoming and Communications functions of the CoLab, with a view to also support those invited to explore joining the CoLab. A funding database of funding opportunities and funding clients will be set up, and a first funding application supported. The intention is to become a self-sustaining Funding Circle supporting the ongoing work in this domain, which will benefit the Permaculture CoLab and its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Two-Main-Threads-of-Work-in-the-Initial-Funding-Circle-Incubation-Process\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Two-Main-Threads-of-Work-in-the-Initial-Funding-Circle-Incubation-Process\"><\/a>Two Main Threads of Work in the Initial Funding Circle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Two-Main-Threads-of-Work-in-the-Initial-Funding-Circle-Incubation-Process\">Incubation Process:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-Research-and-Documentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#1-Research-and-Documentation\"><\/a>1. Research and Documentation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the Funding \u201cCommons\u201d that we are developing, we would like to set up 2 repositories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">a database of funding opportunities including profiles of freelancers and consultants in the funding field &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/2FCCQX78dK8Dw4C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funding opportunties<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\">a repository of funding applications (both successful and otherwise) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/NkzAEJSxfqn2yPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funding applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This thread may be especially of interest to those of you who are looking for an easy entry way into supporting the funding circle, where you can contribute to the commons in a way that suits your time and capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-Co-creation-of-the-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#2-Co-creation-of-the-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><\/a>2. Co-creation of the Micro-Enterprise Framework<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u201cMicro-Enterprise\u201d design for the Funding Circle will not be possible without you. Feedback is needed from both Service Users and some aspects are only possible with the input from \u201cService Providers.\u201d&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_427632-10 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_427632-10 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_427632-10\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:30px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development of the Vision, Mission, Aims and Domain of the Funding Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Vision-for-the-Permaculture-CoLab\">Vision for the Permaculture CoLab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vision is already set for the Permaculture CoLab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>A healthy, peaceful and socially just world in which we care for the earth, each other and future generations, in harmony with nature.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Domain-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Domain-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><\/a>Domain of the Funding Circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the area that the forming Circle will operate in &#8211; the \u201cDomain\u201d of work in relationship to the Vision. <em><strong>The Domain of this Circle will be Finance and Economics<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Domain is further expressed in the \u201cMission\u201d and \u201cAims\u201d of the Circle. The Initiator of this forming Funding Circle, Aimee Fenech, had written an initial draft of the Mission and Aims. These were shared and discussed at the inaugural meeting January 25th, and suggesions were made to evolve the draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mission-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Mission-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><\/a>Mission of the Funding Circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Original-Draft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Original-Draft\"><\/a>Original Draft:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The Funding Circle enables Permaculture CoLab and its members to access funding in order to further work and activities within the remit of the overall Permaculture CoLab Vision, Mission, and Aims (VMAs).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Suggestions-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Suggestions-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><\/a>Suggestions from Jan. 25th meeting:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">add something around economy, income to sustain programs<\/li><li class=\"\">add language regarding more set income i.e. for teacher salaries<\/li><li class=\"\">add language around who will be doing what, what the group is made of<\/li><li class=\"\">add an action or a deliverable<\/li><li class=\"\">suggested revised Mission statement from the meeting: <em>The Funding Circle enables Permaculture CoLab and it\u2019s members to develop proposals and&nbsp;access funding in order to further work and activities within the remit of the overall Permaculture CoLab VMAs<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue to develop the MIssion for the Funding Circle as we move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u201cAims\u201d-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#\u201cAims\u201d-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><\/a>\u201cAims\u201d of the Funding Circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The original draft Aims are written below.<br><strong>Suggested changes are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">Changes from our 1st full group meeting in January are in <em>italicised font<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Changes from our 2nd full group meeting are <mark>highlighted<\/mark><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">Identify and highlight value exchange \/ funding opportunities<\/li><li class=\"\">Identify, secure and mobilise resources that support participants to nurture existing initiatives and develop new eco-social enterprises, projects and initiatives that address identified challenges <mark>in permaculture<\/mark>, or add additional value to permaculture networks;&nbsp;(Look at Permaculture CoLab Aims)<\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Identify <mark>and build relationships with<\/mark> fundraisers <mark>and fiscal sponsors<\/mark> working within permaculture and support them to be more effective (Andy Goldring added before 1st meeting)<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Apply for funding on behalf of CoLab, its members and appropriate initiatives of the wider permaculture movement<\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Create an opportunity to access resources <mark>and research<\/mark> for permaculture related projects and <mark><s>new<\/s><\/mark> innovations in the field<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Identify priorities, gaps and significant change-making opportunities in the permaculture movement that need resourcing<\/li><li class=\"\">Provide proposal writing assistance, partnership or leadership, <em>including references and movement information<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Provide advice \/ consultations to enhance aspiring funding applicants, <em>including monitoring and evaluation<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Provide training and sharing resources related to fundraising<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Create a community of practice<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional-feedback-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Additional-feedback-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><\/a>Additional feedback from Jan. 25th meeting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">3rd Aim needs to be less broad, create context, add impact, or split into 2-3 points<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional-feedback-from-Apr-19th-meeting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Additional-feedback-from-Apr-19th-meeting\"><\/a>Additional feedback from Apr. 19th meeting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">2nd Aim is a bit wordy\/long<\/li><li class=\"\">Add an explanation of what Community of Practice is (Aim #10)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ongoing-Process-of-Refining-Mission-amp-Aims\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Ongoing-Process-of-Refining-Mission-amp-Aims\"><\/a>Ongoing Process of Refining Mission &amp; Aims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was felt that the Mission and Aims of this Circle were \u201cGood enough for now, and safe enough to try,\u201d and that we will continue to develop them as we go forward. So, please regard them as a \u201cwork in progress,\u201d and your input on them are always welcome as we continue to co-create this Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_077634-0c .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_077634-0c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_077634-0c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:30px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Funding-Circle-Incubation-Deliverables\"><\/a>Funding Circle Incubation Deliverables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Funding Circle started incubating in the beginning of 2021. There were 4 main deliverables that were identified as key for getting this Circle started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Facilitate the co-creation of a prototype Funding Circle with its Vision, Mission, and Aims (VMAs) collaboratively shaped, where the Circle is activated to further its own development with a view to becoming self-sustaining<\/li><li>Set up a funding page on the perma.earth website where funding opportunities are made public, include profiles of freelancers and consultants in the funding field<\/li><li>Set up a repository of funding applications (both successful and otherwise) on the pccolab nextcloud instance which funding writers \/ colab members can consult with submissions from colab members and beyond<\/li><li>Develop a microenterprise framework to support funding applicants to look for and apply for funds, where potential freelance fundraisers have been identified, paired, and invited to explore fundraising for the CoLab and its members. (This will include a preliminary guidance framework for the CoLab itself to pursue funding, for CoLab members to become clients, and for freelancers to fundraise within the CoLab).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_91e478-81 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_91e478-81 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_91e478-81\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Progress-to-Date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Progress-to-Date\"><\/a>Progress to Date:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-Vision-Mission-amp-Aims\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#1-Vision-Mission-amp-Aims\"><\/a>1. Vision, Mission, &amp; Aims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, our VMAs have been in development since the first Circle meeting and will continue to be refined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-Website-amp-Database-for-Funding-Opportunities\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#2-Website-amp-Database-for-Funding-Opportunities\"><\/a>2. Website &amp; Database for Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our current database of funding opportunities can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/2FCCQX78dK8Dw4C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This web site page that you are on is our working draft of what will become the web page for the Funding Circle on the Permaculture CoLab web site. Here is a skeleton for the web site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/uploads\/upload_d8b8f320f8abbae507b71140cfa2e120.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-Repository-of-Funding-Opportunities\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#3-Repository-of-Funding-Opportunities\"><\/a>3. Repository of Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also set up the repository for successful funding applications (for once we have some that have been submitted), which can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/NkzAEJSxfqn2yPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#4-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><\/a>4. Micro-Enterprise Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Aimee has drafted a skeleton as to how the Funding Circle webpage can be laid out. You can view what has been started <a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\/app\/board\/o9J_lMubGIc=\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hosted a a Micro-Enterprise Design session in the end of August. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_193fd9-09 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_193fd9-09 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_193fd9-09\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tasks-for-the-Funding-Circle\">Tasks for the Funding Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(which came out of our first full circle meeting)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Identify successful and reliable sources of money<\/li><li>Grow list of experienced fundraisers in the permaculture network (and have them send examples of successful applications)<\/li><li>Identify funding\/support needs in the permaculture network &#8211; <em>(1st 3 tasks = mapping the funding ecology, 7 Vortex can be a good tool for this)<\/em><\/li><li>Then create a community of practice, identify opportunities, share best practices, share materials for funders and for ourselves<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_605f09-44 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_605f09-44 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_605f09-44\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orientation to CoLab and slack <a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Orientation-Meetings\"><\/a>Orientation Meetings:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday, May 14th, we had an Orientation Session for people in the Funding Circle who reside in Asia: Narsanna Koppula, Padma Koppula, and Sneha Koppula from Aranya Agricultural Alternatives, and Christina Sayson in the Philippines, led by Jillian Hovey with support from Lauren Minis. In it, we shared more about the CoLab and its history, as well as the Sociocratic structure and how it operates. We also gave an orientation to the slack work space. It would be good for everyone to participate in an orientation session, so please be in touch to express your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Join-the-Permaculture-CoLab-in-Slack\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#How-to-Join-the-Permaculture-CoLab-in-Slack\"><\/a>How to Join the Permaculture CoLab in Slack:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Permaculture CoLab operates in an online workspace called \u201cslack.\u201d Here are some supports if you would like to check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Contact us from the <a href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/funding-circle\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1276\">Funding Circle page<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various \u201cchannels\u201d on Slack: some are Circles (for example, there is a Funding Circle channel, which would be good for you to join); and other are areas of interest or projects which may not have been formed into a formal sociocratic Circle yet. You will see more, and can select which channels to add to your dashboard as you become familiar with the slack environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_07621f-a2 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-_07621f-a2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_07621f-a2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/history-of-the-international-permaculture-colab\/\">History of the International Permaculture CoLab<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/governance\/\">Governance in the CoLaB<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vision, Mission &amp; Aims of the CoLAB<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/archived-meeting-notes\/\">Archived meeting notes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/permaculture-design-for-the-funding-circle-at-incubation-stage\/\">Permaculture Design for the Funding Circle<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funding Circle Funding Opportunities Intention &amp; Process of Forming this Circle \u201cIncubation\u201d Process As part of the overall development of the Permaculture CoLab, a Funding Circle is being \u201cincubated\u201d to support securing additional resources to support people and projects in the CoLab and elsewhere in the global permaculture community. There is a small amount of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"><!-- wp:button {\"width\":50,\"className\":\"is-style-outline\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/funding-circle\/\">Funding Circle<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<!-- wp:button {\"width\":50,\"className\":\"is-style-outline\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/funding-opportunities\/\">Funding Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"uniqueID\":\"_a9cfa4-0b\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_a9cfa4-0b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Intention &amp; Process of Forming this Circle \u201cIncubation\u201d Process<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the overall development of the Permaculture CoLab, a Funding Circle is being \u201cincubated\u201d to support securing additional resources to support people and projects in the CoLab and elsewhere in the global permaculture community. There is a small amount of stipended funds that are going towards getting this Circle started, with the intention of it becoming at least somewhat self-sustaining over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aimee Fenech (Germany), Jillian Hovey (Canada), and Lauren Minis (USA), are the core initial leadership team from the Permaculture CoLab for this process over the next five months. They have created a three-person Guild to incubate a Funding Circle for the Permaculture CoLab, and will be working between meetings to move things forward, perform organisation &amp; coordination, and holding space for others to get involved.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People from the international permaculture community, who have some background in funding, are being strategically invited to co-create the Funding Circle and its VMAs. Materials developed for this outreach will be coordinated with the Welcoming and Communications functions of the CoLab, with a view to also support those invited to explore joining the CoLab. A funding database of funding opportunities and funding clients will be set up, and a first funding application supported. The intention is to become a self-sustaining Funding Circle supporting the ongoing work in this domain, which will benefit the Permaculture CoLab and its members.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"Two-Main-Threads-of-Work-in-the-Initial-Funding-Circle-Incubation-Process\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Two-Main-Threads-of-Work-in-the-Initial-Funding-Circle-Incubation-Process\"><\/a>Two Main Threads of Work in the Initial Funding Circle<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"Two-Main-Threads-of-Work-in-the-Initial-Funding-Circle-Incubation-Process\">Incubation Process:<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5 id=\"1-Research-and-Documentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#1-Research-and-Documentation\"><\/a>1. Research and Documentation<\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the Funding \u201cCommons\u201d that we are developing, we would like to set up 2 repositories:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li class=\"\">a database of funding opportunities including profiles of freelancers and consultants in the funding field - <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/2FCCQX78dK8Dw4C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funding opportunties<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\">a repository of funding applications (both successful and otherwise) - <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/NkzAEJSxfqn2yPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funding applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This thread may be especially of interest to those of you who are looking for an easy entry way into supporting the funding circle, where you can contribute to the commons in a way that suits your time and capacity.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5 id=\"2-Co-creation-of-the-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#2-Co-creation-of-the-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><\/a>2. Co-creation of the Micro-Enterprise Framework<\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A \u201cMicro-Enterprise\u201d design for the Funding Circle will not be possible without you. Feedback is needed from both Service Users and some aspects are only possible with the input from \u201cService Providers.\u201d\"<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"spacerHeight\":30,\"uniqueID\":\"_427632-10\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_427632-10\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:30px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Development of the Vision, Mission, Aims and Domain of the Funding Circle<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Vision-for-the-Permaculture-CoLab\">Vision for the Permaculture CoLab<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Vision is already set for the Permaculture CoLab:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>A healthy, peaceful and socially just world in which we care for the earth, each other and future generations, in harmony with nature.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Domain-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Domain-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><\/a>Domain of the Funding Circle<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the area that the forming Circle will operate in - the \u201cDomain\u201d of work in relationship to the Vision. <em><strong>The Domain of this Circle will be Finance and Economics<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Domain is further expressed in the \u201cMission\u201d and \u201cAims\u201d of the Circle. The Initiator of this forming Funding Circle, Aimee Fenech, had written an initial draft of the Mission and Aims. These were shared and discussed at the inaugural meeting January 25th, and suggesions were made to evolve the draft.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Mission-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Mission-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><\/a>Mission of the Funding Circle<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Original-Draft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Original-Draft\"><\/a>Original Draft:<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>The Funding Circle enables Permaculture CoLab and its members to access funding in order to further work and activities within the remit of the overall Permaculture CoLab Vision, Mission, and Aims (VMAs).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"Suggestions-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Suggestions-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><\/a>Suggestions from Jan. 25th meeting:<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li class=\"\">add something around economy, income to sustain programs<\/li><li class=\"\">add language regarding more set income i.e. for teacher salaries<\/li><li class=\"\">add language around who will be doing what, what the group is made of<\/li><li class=\"\">add an action or a deliverable<\/li><li class=\"\">suggested revised Mission statement from the meeting: <em>The Funding Circle enables Permaculture CoLab and it\u2019s members to develop proposals and&nbsp;access funding in order to further work and activities within the remit of the overall Permaculture CoLab VMAs<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We will continue to develop the MIssion for the Funding Circle as we move forward.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"\u201cAims\u201d-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#\u201cAims\u201d-of-the-Funding-Circle\"><\/a>\u201cAims\u201d of the Funding Circle<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The original draft Aims are written below.<br><strong>Suggested changes are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li class=\"\">Changes from our 1st full group meeting in January are in <em>italicised font<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Changes from our 2nd full group meeting are <mark>highlighted<\/mark><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li class=\"\">Identify and highlight value exchange \/ funding opportunities<\/li><li class=\"\">Identify, secure and mobilise resources that support participants to nurture existing initiatives and develop new eco-social enterprises, projects and initiatives that address identified challenges <mark>in permaculture<\/mark>, or add additional value to permaculture networks;&nbsp;(Look at Permaculture CoLab Aims)<\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Identify <mark>and build relationships with<\/mark> fundraisers <mark>and fiscal sponsors<\/mark> working within permaculture and support them to be more effective (Andy Goldring added before 1st meeting)<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Apply for funding on behalf of CoLab, its members and appropriate initiatives of the wider permaculture movement<\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Create an opportunity to access resources <mark>and research<\/mark> for permaculture related projects and <mark><s>new<\/s><\/mark> innovations in the field<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Identify priorities, gaps and significant change-making opportunities in the permaculture movement that need resourcing<\/li><li class=\"\">Provide proposal writing assistance, partnership or leadership, <em>including references and movement information<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\">Provide advice \/ consultations to enhance aspiring funding applicants, <em>including monitoring and evaluation<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Provide training and sharing resources related to fundraising<\/em><\/li><li class=\"\"><em>Create a community of practice<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"Additional-feedback-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Additional-feedback-from-Jan-25th-meeting\"><\/a>Additional feedback from Jan. 25th meeting<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li class=\"\">3rd Aim needs to be less broad, create context, add impact, or split into 2-3 points<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 id=\"Additional-feedback-from-Apr-19th-meeting\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Additional-feedback-from-Apr-19th-meeting\"><\/a>Additional feedback from Apr. 19th meeting<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li class=\"\">2nd Aim is a bit wordy\/long<\/li><li class=\"\">Add an explanation of what Community of Practice is (Aim #10)<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"Ongoing-Process-of-Refining-Mission-amp-Aims\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Ongoing-Process-of-Refining-Mission-amp-Aims\"><\/a>Ongoing Process of Refining Mission &amp; Aims<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was felt that the Mission and Aims of this Circle were \u201cGood enough for now, and safe enough to try,\u201d and that we will continue to develop them as we go forward. So, please regard them as a \u201cwork in progress,\u201d and your input on them are always welcome as we continue to co-create this Circle.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"spacerHeight\":30,\"uniqueID\":\"_077634-0c\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_077634-0c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:30px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Funding-Circle-Incubation-Deliverables\"><\/a>Funding Circle Incubation Deliverables<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Funding Circle started incubating in the beginning of 2021. There were 4 main deliverables that were identified as key for getting this Circle started:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Facilitate the co-creation of a prototype Funding Circle with its Vision, Mission, and Aims (VMAs) collaboratively shaped, where the Circle is activated to further its own development with a view to becoming self-sustaining<\/li><li>Set up a funding page on the perma.earth website where funding opportunities are made public, include profiles of freelancers and consultants in the funding field<\/li><li>Set up a repository of funding applications (both successful and otherwise) on the pccolab nextcloud instance which funding writers \/ colab members can consult with submissions from colab members and beyond<\/li><li>Develop a microenterprise framework to support funding applicants to look for and apply for funds, where potential freelance fundraisers have been identified, paired, and invited to explore fundraising for the CoLab and its members. (This will include a preliminary guidance framework for the CoLab itself to pursue funding, for CoLab members to become clients, and for freelancers to fundraise within the CoLab).<\/li><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"uniqueID\":\"_91e478-81\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_91e478-81\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"Progress-to-Date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Progress-to-Date\"><\/a>Progress to Date:<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"1-Vision-Mission-amp-Aims\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#1-Vision-Mission-amp-Aims\"><\/a>1. Vision, Mission, &amp; Aims<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As previously mentioned, our VMAs have been in development since the first Circle meeting and will continue to be refined.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"2-Website-amp-Database-for-Funding-Opportunities\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#2-Website-amp-Database-for-Funding-Opportunities\"><\/a>2. Website &amp; Database for Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our current database of funding opportunities can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/2FCCQX78dK8Dw4C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This web site page that you are on is our working draft of what will become the web page for the Funding Circle on the Permaculture CoLab web site. Here is a skeleton for the web site:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/uploads\/upload_d8b8f320f8abbae507b71140cfa2e120.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"3-Repository-of-Funding-Opportunities\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#3-Repository-of-Funding-Opportunities\"><\/a>3. Repository of Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have also set up the repository for successful funding applications (for once we have some that have been submitted), which can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.perma.earth\/s\/NkzAEJSxfqn2yPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"4-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#4-Micro-Enterprise-Framework\"><\/a>4. Micro-Enterprise Framework<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently, Aimee has drafted a skeleton as to how the Funding Circle webpage can be laid out. You can view what has been started <a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\/app\/board\/o9J_lMubGIc=\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We hosted a a Micro-Enterprise Design session in the end of August. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"uniqueID\":\"_193fd9-09\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_193fd9-09\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"Tasks-for-the-Funding-Circle\">Tasks for the Funding Circle<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>(which came out of our first full circle meeting)<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Identify successful and reliable sources of money<\/li><li>Grow list of experienced fundraisers in the permaculture network (and have them send examples of successful applications)<\/li><li>Identify funding\/support needs in the permaculture network - <em>(1st 3 tasks = mapping the funding ecology, 7 Vortex can be a good tool for this)<\/em><\/li><li>Then create a community of practice, identify opportunities, share best practices, share materials for funders and for ourselves<\/li><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"uniqueID\":\"_605f09-44\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_605f09-44\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Orientation to CoLab and slack <a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#Orientation-Meetings\"><\/a>Orientation Meetings:<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Friday, May 14th, we had an Orientation Session for people in the Funding Circle who reside in Asia: Narsanna Koppula, Padma Koppula, and Sneha Koppula from Aranya Agricultural Alternatives, and Christina Sayson in the Philippines, led by Jillian Hovey with support from Lauren Minis. In it, we shared more about the CoLab and its history, as well as the Sociocratic structure and how it operates. We also gave an orientation to the slack work space. It would be good for everyone to participate in an orientation session, so please be in touch to express your interest.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Join-the-Permaculture-CoLab-in-Slack\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fundingcircle.perma.earth\/#How-to-Join-the-Permaculture-CoLab-in-Slack\"><\/a>How to Join the Permaculture CoLab in Slack:<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Permaculture CoLab operates in an online workspace called \u201cslack.\u201d Here are some supports if you would like to check it out:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Contact us from the <a href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/funding-circle\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1276\">Funding Circle page<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are various \u201cchannels\u201d on Slack: some are Circles (for example, there is a Funding Circle channel, which would be good for you to join); and other are areas of interest or projects which may not have been formed into a formal sociocratic Circle yet. You will see more, and can select which channels to add to your dashboard as you become familiar with the slack environment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:kadence\/spacer {\"uniqueID\":\"_07621f-a2\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_07621f-a2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:60px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:#eee;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:kadence\/spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Additional information:<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"><!-- wp:button {\"width\":75,\"className\":\"is-style-fill\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/history-of-the-international-permaculture-colab\/\">History of the International Permaculture CoLab<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<!-- wp:button {\"width\":75,\"className\":\"is-style-fill\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/governance\/\">Governance in the CoLaB<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<!-- wp:button {\"width\":75,\"className\":\"is-style-fill\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vision, Mission &amp; Aims of the CoLAB<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<!-- wp:button {\"width\":75,\"className\":\"is-style-fill\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/archived-meeting-notes\/\">Archived meeting notes<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\n\n<!-- wp:button {\"width\":75,\"className\":\"is-style-fill\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/perma.earth\/permaculture-design-for-the-funding-circle-at-incubation-stage\/\">Permaculture Design for the Funding Circle<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3697","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","trp-custom-language-flag":"","et-pb-post-main-image":"","et-pb-post-main-image-fullwidth":"","et-pb-portfolio-image":"","et-pb-portfolio-module-image":"","et-pb-portfolio-image-single":"","et-pb-gallery-module-image-portrait":"","et-pb-post-main-image-fullwidth-large":"","et-pb-image--responsive--desktop":"","et-pb-image--responsive--tablet":"","et-pb-image--responsive--phone":"","mailpoet_newsletter_max":"","woocommerce_thumbnail":"","woocommerce_single":"","woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":""},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>Funding Circle Funding Opportunities Intention &amp; Process of Forming this Circle \u201cIncubation\u201d Process As part of the overall development of the Permaculture CoLab, a Funding Circle is being \u201cincubated\u201d to support securing additional resources to support people and projects in the CoLab and elsewhere in the global permaculture community. 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