Date: March 6, 2024

Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM UTC

Location: Zoom Call

Attendees:

• Sid Shah (Areta)
• Joseph Axisa (Axis Advisory)

1. Subsidy Fund Proposal Timeline

• Discussion: The committee discussed the timeline for releasing the Subsidy Fund proposal, emphasizing the importance of meeting the upcoming deadline to ensure timely public consultation and feedback.
• Resolved: Set to release the proposal for the Subsidy Fund by Wednesday, March 20th.

2. Public Consultation Schedule

• Discussion: Plans for initiating public consultation were reviewed. The importance of gathering comprehensive feedback from the community to refine the proposal was discussed.
• Resolved: Launch the public consultation today and keep it open for 7 days to collect community input.

3. Benchmarking and Rubric Development

• Discussion: The need for thorough benchmarking and development of a clear rubric for evaluating proposals was highlighted as crucial for the upcoming funding decisions.
• Resolved: Complete the benchmarking and rubric by March 19th to align with the proposal submission timeline.

4. Engagement with Service Providers

• Discussion: Strategies for engaging with known service providers and expanding the list of potential collaborators were discussed to ensure a broad base of input and support.
• Resolved: Areta to reach out to existing service providers to include them in the consultation list and gather additional insights for the proposal.