Projects funded through Community Grants or RFPs must adhere to the Proposal Guidelines and Inkubator Brand Guidelines. Feel free to reach out to the
Please ensure to check these guidelines regularly as they may be updated as needed.
Proposal Guidelines
When submitting proposals for a Community Grant or through RFPs, it's crucial to adhere to these specific proposal guidelines to ensure your proposal is processed smoothly. These guidelines vary depending on the type of proposal and are provided within the proposal submission form.
Events Proposals
Naming Guidelines
When submitting the proposed name of an Inkubator Community Event, the Naming Guidelines must be abided to as follows:
- An Inkubator Community Event should be named after its unique location (e.g., city or neighborhood) or after an abstract concept or idea.
- The event should not be titled a “Doodles” event and “Doodles” should never be used on a standalone basis (i.e., separate and apart from “Inkubator by Doodles”).
Event names CANNOT be named after or include:
- Major city names
- Location nicknames
- Historic names
- Buildings or Museums
- Proprietary names or commercially-owned developments
- Organizations (such as corporations or nonprofits)
- Themes or topics (e.g., “Inkubator by Doodles x Tech”)
Event Types
There are four types of Inkubator Community Events for which OG Holders may submit a proposal:
- Inkubator Community Meetups • Inkubator Community Meetups serve as opportunities for OG Holders to come together in their local cities, share their collective passion, make new friends or catch up with old ones, and create lasting memories.
- Inkubator Sponsorships • Inkubator Sponsorships empower OG Holders to establish a Doodles community presence at pre-existing third party events, conferences, trade shows, and festivals.
- Inkubator Cross-Community Events • Inkubator Cross-community Events empower OG Holders to host a community event or activation in partnership with other organizations or brands.
- Inkubator Digital Events • Inkubator Digital Events expand accessibility for OG Holders by allowing all around the world to come together through online events and competitions.
Budget Details
Example format:
- Category 1 - Amount in USD
- Category 2 - Amount in USD
May include but is not limited to:
- Venue rental(s)
- Insurance
- Food and beverage costs
- Gear or rental equipment
- Furnishings
- Printing
- Shipping
- Giveaways
- Staffing
- Security
- Content capture
- Any costs for third-party support
- Software needs
- Transportation
Attendance Details
Example format:
- OG Holders - Amount
- +1s - Amount
- Guests - Amount
- Total - Amount
All Inkubator Community Events should be planned with an attendance of at least 10 OG Holders.
Certificate of Insurance Details
The contact person(s) for approved proposals will be required to submit the appropriate certificate of insurance covering liability for the proposed event or experiment. The insurance must be secured either by the proposal organizer or a third party, and such coverage will be required to name Doodles, LLC as an additional insured.
Additional Requirements
When submitting a proposal, certain aspects require additional approval and care by Doodles. These aspects are:
Marketing, Creative, and Physical Materials: All marketing and creative materials, as well as physical products, must be approved by Doodles. These materials can be submitted during the proposal submission and/or for additional approvals as they are developed.
Tax & Agreement Documents: The person(s) of contact for approved proposals will be required to submit the appropriate tax documents and sign the relevant grant agreement.
Experiments Proposals
Naming Guidelines
When submitting the proposed name of an Inkubator Experiment, the Naming Guidelines must be abided to as follows:
- An experiment should be named after its unique purpose or product.
- The experiment should not be titled a “Doodles” experiment or product, nor should “Doodles” ever be used on a standalone basis.
Experiment names CANNOT be named after or include:
- Other intellectual properties or brands
- Organizations (such as corporations or nonprofits)
- Themes or topics (e.g., “Doodles x Tech”)
Experiment Types
There are three types of Inkubator Experiments for which OG Holders may submit a proposal:
- Sale of Physical Goods • Selling physical goods through experiments provides OG Holders with opportunities to finance their ideas and distribute products both locally and globally.
- Digital Products • Developing digital products through experiments offers OG Holders the chance to fund ideas that are easily accessible and executable in online environments.
- Other • The Inkubator welcomes new experiment ideas. By classifying the experiment as ”other,” the proposal holds the potential to introduce a new experiment type to the Inkubator.
Budget Details
Example format:
- Category 1 - Amount in USD
- Category 2 - Amount in USD
May include but is not limited to:
- Venue rental(s)
- Insurance
- Food and beverage costs
- Gear or rental equipment
- Furnishings
- Printing
- Shipping
- Giveaways
- Staffing
- Security
- Content capture
- Any costs for third-party support
- Software needs
- Transportation
Certificate of Insurance Details
The contact person(s) for approved proposals will be required to submit the appropriate certificate of insurance covering liability for the proposed event or experiment. The insurance must be secured either by the proposal organizer or a third party, and such coverage will be required to name Doodles, LLC as an additional insured.
Additional Requirements
When submitting a proposal, certain aspects require additional approval and care by Doodles. These aspects are:
Marketing, Creative, and Physical Materials: All marketing and creative materials, as well as physical products, must be approved by Doodles. These materials can be submitted during the proposal submission and/or for additional approvals as they are developed.
Tax & Agreement Documents: The person(s) of contact for approved proposals will be required to submit the appropriate tax documents and sign the relevant grant agreement.
Inkubator Brand Guidelines
The following PDF covers the best practices and usage guidelines for OG Holders utilizing the Inkubator.
