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Submitting this Proposal in collaboration with Lily, Development Director for The Skatepark Project

Who is behind this proposal? Founded by Tony Hawk, The Skatepark Project (TSP) is a nonprofit organization working to increase access to outdoor recreation and free play through the creation of safe and inclusive community skateparks. TSP provides the resources, advocacy skills, grants and fellowship programs that guide skaters in creating their own community skateparks, from conception through construction. This is a collaborative process between skaters and city authorities to invest in capital improvements that will enrich a community for decades. The Skatepark Project’s grant programs have awarded over $10 million to help fund nearly 700 public skateparks in all 50 States, enjoyed by an estimated 6 million people annually. The organization’s International Program has provided technical and financial support to assist youth through the Skateistan educational programs in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa. To get involved, visit https://skatepark.org/

What is it? apenoun/Oni will facilitate a design contest for the artwork and The Skatepark Project will source and facilitate the creation of 300 complete skateboards with the winning art to be given away to kids who would not otherwise be able to afford a skateboard. We’ll also plan to have stickers available for the kids!

• Design Contest Nouners to run a contest selecting 10 community submitted designs to be printed on the boards.
• TSP to source custom decks with Nouners winning art + hardware and skate tools for 300 complete boards
• Facilitate Build: TSP will organize volunteers or paid labor to assemble 300 skateboard
• Give Away Event: TSP will organize a small local event at a public skatepark to give-away the 300 complete skateboards. This event will take place only if be public health guidelines permit. The boards will be given away in Southern California.

Funding: This proposal requests a total of 23.72 ETH up front from the DAO to fund the entire project.

• 12.60 ETH: Parts and Tools for 300 skateboards (wholesale cost + shipping) [TSP]
• 7.69 ETH: Donation to the The Skate Park Foundation [TSP]
• 1.93 ETH: Events & Coordination (parts ordering, volunteer board build and board give away) [TSP]
• 1.00 ETH: Skate Deck Contest Prize Money (10 x .10 ETH) [Oni]
• 0.5 ETH: Oversight, Design & Supply die-cut vinyl stickers, Gas [Oni]

Timeline: We expect this process to take ~3 months . We will communicate milestone goals throughout the project and provide detailed dates as they are solidified.

Milestones: Design contest, deck manufacturer, board assembly, give away event

Discourse and Community Deck Design Previews: https://discourse.nouns.wtf/t/tsp-x-nouns-skateboard-design-and-giveaway-18e/580