Q1 Name of your Grant
Helios Universal Group × The Sandbox: Sports & Entertainment Integration
Q2 Total Grant amount in USD ($)
$50,000 USD
(Above the $3K threshold, but justified due to multi-product scope: streaming + sports + NFTs + token interoperability)
Q3 Evaluation Factor – Specific
This grant will fund the integration of HelioCoin (HELI) and EbonyCoin (EBNY) into The Sandbox as usable tokens for immersive sports and entertainment experiences.
Specific outcomes include:
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A co-branded Pantheon Football League (PFL) arena inside The Sandbox.
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Integration of HELI/EBNY as Sandbox-compatible tokens for rewards, ticketing, and collectibles.
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Creation of a HelioVision+ metaverse theater for streaming premieres and live fan events.
Q4 Evaluation Factor – Measurable
Include 3 measurable milestones that track progress toward the grant outcomes. with recommended payment %s that total to 100%.
Lanzer will be answering:
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Milestone 1 (30% – $15,000)
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Technical integration of HELI & EBNY into The Sandbox wallet/asset system.
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Completion of token bridge and initial test transactions.
Milestone 2 (40% – $20,000)
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Development of Pantheon Football League (PFL) arena in The Sandbox.
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First live sports/fan event hosted in-metaverse with HELI token rewards.
Milestone 3 (30% – $15,000)
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Launch of HelioVision+ streaming theater inside The Sandbox.
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Premieres hosted with co-branded Sandbox × HUG NFTs distributed to attendees.
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Q5 Evaluation Factor – Accountable
Provide a primary and secondary PUBLIC point of contact for this grant. There is no need for email.
Lanzer will be answering:
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Primary Contact:
Darius Durington – Founder & CEO, Helios Universal GroupSecondary Contact:
Helios Universal Group (official brand entity)
Q6 Evaluation Factor – Realistic
Define the realistic impact of your grant outcomes on the Sandbox ecosystem.
Lanzer will be answering:
- This grant strengthens The Sandbox ecosystem by:
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Expanding sports + entertainment experiences within Sandbox, attracting fans who are not yet Web3-native.
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Demonstrating token interoperability (Polygon-native HELI/EBNY inside Sandbox).
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Driving cross-community adoption via streaming premieres, live sports, and NFT campaigns.
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Positioning Sandbox as a cultural hub, not just gaming/metaverse.
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Q7 Evaluation Factor – Timely
Describe the timeline for completion of the grant outcomes.
Lanzer will be answering:
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Timeline aligns with program end (Aug 30th):
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Milestone 1 (June 2025): Token integration complete.
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Milestone 2 (July 2025): PFL Arena build + first event.
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Milestone 3 (August 2025): HelioVision+ streaming theater launch + first co-branded NFT drop.
All deliverables completed before August 30, 2025.
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Q8 Evaluation Factor – Disclosure
Fully disclose those who benefit from your grant. Include a link to read about them, how they benefit, and the group/business/entity they are associated with or belong to.
Lanzer will be answering:
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Beneficiaries:
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Helios Universal Group (project owner)
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Darius Durington (Founder & CEO) – will lead execution and ecosystem integration.
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Polygon Ecosystem (indirect beneficiary) – since HELI/EBNY tokens are Polygon-native.
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Sandbox community – gains new sports, streaming, and entertainment experiences.
All beneficiaries are public and verifiable:
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Helios Universal Group → https://heliosuniversalgroup.com
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HelioCoin (HELI) Gecko Terminal & EbonyCoin (EBNY) → Gecko Terminal
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How did you hear about the Sandbox DAO Grants Program?
Through the Polygon Founders Hub and The Sandbox community announcements.
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