Application #17 sandbox for all ;inclusive virtual education for undeserved youth

The Sandbox DAO Grant Program OPEN: Community Engagement
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Application #17

Originally Submitted 5/5/2025 10:35:32

Converted by Lanzer from Google form to Discourse template

Q1 Name of your Grant

sandbox for all ;inclusive virtual education for undeserved youth

Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)

2500

Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific

This grant will help us launch a six-week digital literacy bootcamp for 50 underprivileged youths (ages 14–22) across Nigeria. Through workshops, mentorship, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to navigate The Sandbox, create voxel art, and understand basic blockchain/Web3 principles.

Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable

Milestone Description % of Grant
Milestone 1 Outreach, registration, and onboarding of 50 participants; community partners secured 30%
Milestone 2 Launch and run 6-week virtual bootcamp (weekly live sessions + mentor Q&As) 40%
Milestone 3 Showcase of student creations in The Sandbox and publication of project outcomes 30%
Total: 100%

Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable

Accountable
Primary Contact:
Name: Mysticon [redacted by Lanzer]
Email: [redacted by Lanzer]

Telegram: [redacted by Lanzer]

Secondary Contact:
Name: Mysticon [redacted by Lanzer]
Email: [redacted by Lanzer]

Discord: . [redacted by Lanzer]

Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic

Our team has experience in digital skill development and has partnered with 3 local NGOs. With existing access to digital learning hubs and volunteer mentors from The Sandbox Africa community, we are confident in our ability to deliver this program. It will introduce more diverse voices into The Sandbox creator ecosystem, nurturing a new generation of voxel artists and builders from underrepresented communities.

Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely

The project timeline is 8 weeks:

Start: July 1, 2025

End: August 25, 2025
All milestones will be completed before the August 30, 2025 deadline.

Q8 Evaluation Factor – Disclosure

@MYSTICON_ : On X

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Evaluated on 16-May-25

  • Score Total: 17 of 40
  • Additional Input Needed? Yes
  • Approved? Not enough information to reach decision.

Q1: Name of your Grant

  • Score 16-May-25: 5 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Descriptive, nice name.

Q2: Total Grant amount in USD ($)

  • Score 16-May-25: 5 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Amount is within acceptable range.

Q3: Evaluation Factor – Specific

  • Score 16-May-25: 4 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. No additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Good plan.

Q4: Evaluation Factor – Measurable

  • Score 16-May-25: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Great start. Put numbers to them please. How many creations, weekly live sessions, and mentor Q&As? What software or method will you be using for conduct live sessions, what publications, and where/how will you showcase student creations?

Q5: Evaluation Factor – Accountable

  • Score 16-May-25: 2 of 5
  • Decision: Does not meet intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Please read and answer the question.

Q6: Evaluation Factor – Realistic

  • Score 16-May-25: 3 of 5
  • Decision: Meets intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Not specific enough. Link the NGOs.

Q7: Evaluation Factor – Timely

  • Score 16-May-25: 2 of 5
  • Decision: Does not meet intent of the question. Additional input needed.
  • Rationale: Please read and answer the question.

Beneficiary has already been disclosed for another grant.