Community Wealth Pool
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Community Wealth Pool
Debt-Free Equipment & Compliance Support for Eligible Class B Associates. Ten percent of the 20% marketplace fee is allocated to the Community Wealth Pool, and those funds are restricted from distribution to Class A members.
SECTION 1
What is the Community Wealth Pool?
The Community Wealth Pool is designed to support eligible Class B micro-enterprises through debt-free equipment, technical education, professional support, and other approved assistance.
The Operating Agreement specifically contemplates equipment grants, professional accounting services, and legal compliance support paid on behalf of validated Class B members. Nothing is issued as a loan; there is no interest and no collateral.
SECTION 2
How it works
Associate Marketplace Sale
20% Infrastructure Fee
10% Community Wealth Pool
Segregated ledger account
501(c)(3) Sponsor
Monthly programmatic sweep
Eligible Class B Associates
Equipment / Training / Professional Support
Funds are swept to the 501(c)(3) partner monthly with an anonymized transaction ledger. The partner retains ultimate variance power, discretion, and control over the funds so they are used exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
SECTION 3
What support can cover
Workforce development
Localized workforce development and technical skill acquisitions.
Safety & regulatory equipment
Equipment required for safety and regulatory compliance.
Operational capacity
Scaling capacity: industrial tools, packaging, raw inputs.
Equipment & machinery
Industrial tooling and machinery paid directly to vendors.
Bookkeeping setup
Direct bookkeeping setup and professional accounting services.
Legal / entity support
Localized legal entity filings and compliance support.
SECTION 4
Who is eligible?
Eligible
Class B Associates in good standing who meet the applicable revenue and program requirements, including gross annual revenue under $35,000.
Not eligible
Founding Class A Managing Lineage Members are not eligible to receive these grants. No asset or allocation from the fund may be distributed to or used to enrich a Class A member.
SECTION 5
Apply
Eligible Associates may submit a Debt-Free Equipment & Compliance Grant Application with itemized vendor quotes and an impact statement.
Apply for Community Wealth Support
