Thank you for your interest in joining the Localism Fund Expert Network — a peer-to-peer attested network of trusted experts supporting Localism Fund’s mission to empower credible local networks and place-based groups to nurture political, economic, cultural, and ecological localism, while demonstrating Ethereum as a foundational infrastructure for this purpose.
We’re seeking experts to join this network who bring experience across fields such as grant-making, Web3/Ethereum tooling, and localism (political, economic, cultural, or ecological). Together, network experts contribute knowledge, mentorship, and insight that advance the development of credible, community-driven systems for coordination, funding, and impact—ensuring that Ethereum becomes practical, accessible, and empowering infrastructure for local flourishing. Participation in the network is flexible and voluntary — you choose how and when to engage based on your expertise and availability.
🧠 Validation & Reputation: Experts are verified through TrustGraph, a new peer-attestation network that maps trust and expertise onchain. Once validated, experts receive a Localism Fund Expert Badge, a portable credential representing their contribution and reputation in future rounds.
📘 Learn more: Read the full Localism Fund Expert Network | Public Portal for full details on expectations and structure before applying.
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Help the network understand your background across key areas of relevance to Localism Fund. Rate yourself 0–3 in each domain (0 = No experience, 3 = Mastery). Then add a note and links that demonstrate this experience. Please self-assess honestly — this is not a test, but a way to match your strengths with the right opportunities.
Once submitted, other experts in the network may attest Trust in your self-assessment which will start building your TrustScore. Once your TrustScore passes a certain threshold, you will then be considered a formal validated member of Localism Fund Expert Network.
Please score your expertise from 0-3 in the following dimensions of Grant-Making:
Please score your expertise from 0-3 in the following dimensions of Grant-Making:
Please score your expertise from 0-3 in the following dimensions of Grant-Making:
For example: community facilitation, storytelling, research, governance design, technical development, impact investing, etc..
Before submitting, please confirm that you’ve reviewed the expectations and agree to our coordination principles.
☑️ I have read and agree to the terms outlined in
Expert Network | Public Portal
☑️ I have read and agree to upholding the
OpenCivics Ethical Standards
☑️ I consent to the use of my responses within the network for attestation, coordination, and governance purposes.