Q1 Name of your Grant
Sandbox Community Connect: Live Virtual Sessions for Global Dialogue, Trust, and Celebration
Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)
$8,000 USD
Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific
This grant will deliver a structured, 1-month engagement programme to activate connection, trust, and collaboration across the Sandbox DAO. Outcomes include:
- 3 facilitated live sessions (on Zoom/Google Meets) that bring together key stakeholder groups (voxel artists, KOLs, landowners, builders, ambassadors, etc.)
- Facilitated dialogue to foster cross-role understanding and a shared sense of purpose
- A storytelling artifact (e.g. video, post series, infographic) showcasing community voices
- A high-impact X Space on or around August 30, integrating the planning and delivery of the SDGP closing X Space and serving as the capstone event for SDGP and DAO-wide visibility
All outcomes are focused on strengthening the people layer of the Sandbox ecosystem - amplifying global participation and spotlighting successful collaboration.
Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable
| Milestone | Description | Payment % |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone 1: Kickoff + Programme Design Finalisation | Conduct kickoff with Lanzer, present full programme design, and confirm formats/timeline. | 20% |
| Milestone 2: Outreach + Participant Onboarding | Coordinate with DAO community leaders to access and curate relevant invitee lists. Confirm representation across roles and ensure session rosters are filled. | 20% |
| Milestone 3: Midpoint Check-In | Deliver 2 of 3 live community sessions. Conduct midpoint feedback pulse. | 30% |
| Milestone 4: Final Showcase + Storytelling Output | Run final X Space event in collaboration with @theKuntaMC and Sandbox DAO team. Publish a storytelling artifact (e.g. highlights, recap, or participant testimonials). Submit wrap-up report. | 30% |
Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable
- Primary: Megan Miao, NewCampus - @meg_miao
- Secondary: Will Fan, NewCampus - @hellowillfan
Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic
This initiative strengthens:
- People - Deepens community ties, especially between often-siloed stakeholder segments
- Purpose - Fosters cultural cohesion and collaborative norms within a growing DAO
- Participation - Offering a public, celebratory moment to spotlight DAO-funded work
To ensure the effectiveness of the programme, we propose to track:
- Participant approval rating: At least 8/10 satisfaction across all sessions (via feedback forms)
- Engagement KPIs:
- 30+ unique participants across sessions
- At least 50 Sandbox DAO members attending the final X Space
- Storytelling artifact published on DAO forum and/or official DAO channels
- Representation: Minimum 4 stakeholder groups represented across sessions
Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely
- Week of July 22: Kickoff and programme confirmation
- August 1–August 25: Run three live facilitated community sessions
- August 30: Deliver final X Space event
- By September 1: Submit storytelling output and final impact report
All activities will be completed by August 30, 2025, aligning with the SDGP closeout.
Q8 Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
This proposal is led by NewCampus, an accredited business school and professional education partner with a strong track record of delivering high-quality training, facilitation, and community programmes globally. The funds from this grant will be managed by NewCampus and will go towards programme design, personnel, and operational costs.
Delivery Partner: NewCampus
- Website: https://newcampus.com
- Twitter: https://x.com/newcampushq
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/newcampushq/
- Entity Type: NewCampus is a registered and accredited business school, headquartered in Singapore, with a decade-long track record delivering professional learning, facilitation, and engagement programmes across Web3, startups, corporates, and DAO ecosystems.
- Services: Leadership development, DAO education, community engagement design, facilitation, storytelling formats. See our case studies and services.
Relevant Past Work:
- Powering the Open Campus DAO community through education sessions as a key strategic partner
- Hosted and moderated Twitter/X Spaces on topics like AI, Education, governance, grants, and participation
- Led DAO education programmes (e.g., for ApeCoin and Arbitrum) focused on governance literacy, business fluency, and community activation
Lead Producer: Megan Miao
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-miao/
- Affiliation: NewCampus, Lead Producer & Strategist
How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
While we’ve had a longstanding relationship with both Sandbox and the Sandbox DAO, we learned about this specific programme through Lanzer, who generously shared context around the DAO’s current challenges and strategic objectives.
