We already accomplished these points of the roadmap without participating in any past grant rounds:

**Q1-2023**

- Assemble transdisciplinary experts and core members for MesoReefDAO. 
✓ We are still looking for transdisciplinary scientists and many guilds.

- Acquire **mesoreefdao.eth** and create a [safe.global](http://safe.global/) for funds. 
 ✓ We are looking to acquire the ENS domain.

- Promote the proposal on social media. 
✓ We have created a [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MesoReefDAO), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mesoreefdao/), [Discord](https://discord.gg/8h3y5qaqF4), a [GitHub repo](https://github.com/robioreefeco/MesoReefDAO), and a [Notion](https://mesoreefdao.notion.site/MesoReefDAO-861af9626bcf41d792487dcbfe1f4ae8) with the information of the initiative and to engage potential members.

**Q2/Q3-2023**

-Create the framework for the MesoReefDAO [DeSci DAO](https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/VPekPDF5fqOdbVPSwpRfqv0KimI_208fbTbq5eRGk_4): protocol, governance, incentives, organization, operations, and applications. 
✓ We are working on this DeSciDAO framework, we need more engagement.

- Apply for both traditional and decentralized grants.
✓ Our initiative has made it through the first round of the [Mar+Invest program](https://marfund.org/en/mar-invest/) and we are expecting to hear back by the end of April regarding our status for the next round.
✓ We create a giveth project of [MesoReefDAO](https://giveth.io/project/mesoreefdao-regenerating-reef-conservation-with-desci).
✓ We look for support to scale or initiative in terms of DeSci DAO with [Origami](https://t.co/0ANx7n4GpO) (we must have at least +100 members).
✓ We applied for Beta Gitcoin Grants for Climate Solutions + DeSci rounds

- Monitor project growth and promote it through social media, summits, forums, and academic conferences.
✓ We talked with members of NGOs like [Healthy Reefs Initiative](https://www.healthyreefs.org/cms/) and [Coral Reef Alliance](https://coral.org/en/) to create positive synergies in the region.
✓ We promoted our initiative on the [Mesoamerican Reef Day 2023](https://www.mar-day.org/) and [FLII ROOTS 2023](http://fliiroots.com/).

(we are here)

**Q4-2023** 

- Identify specific conservation projects for the Mesoamerican Reef System to focus on for proposals to join the MesoReefDAO.
- Create a co-management plan for the coordination and operation of MesoReefDAO:
1. Establish a clear governance structure and decision-making process that involves all stakeholders.
2. Develop a shared vision and goals for the project, ensuring that they are aligned with the values and objectives of all involved parties.
3. Establish regular communication channels and meetings to facilitate ongoing collaboration and information sharing.
4. Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
5. Develop a plan for monitoring and evaluating the project's progress, and adjust the plan as needed to ensure that it remains on track.

