I understand your point. On the other hand, I believe we shall have certain accountability for all DHF proposals, with a possible exception of 100% charitative ones.

I percieve DHF projects as investments of a kind; and we as a community are basically business stakeholders trying to allocate the money the best possible manner. I also find a $23k proposal spanning over just 3 months rather bold, as it must deliver outcomes super-fast in order to ask for possible further support. Maybe a more elaborate plan, with a focus on onboarding activities and retention, could come in handy. This is what most of the community likely cares about more than about cultural and social events, with all due respect to them.