Revised Milestone Payment Request: Program Setup, Onboarding and Implementation
Timeline: 1-3 Months
Total Grant Amount: $3000
Sir Lanzer,
Thank you for the clarification on milestone expectations. I now understand that deliverables should typically precede payment. However, I’d like to propose revised Milestones that reflects the setup and activation phase, with clearly defined deliverables that can be published immediately upon completion and which require initial funding to execute.
Updated Milestone 1 – Program Foundation Setup (Preliminary Phase | Month 1)
Requested Amount : $900 (30% of $3,000 grant total)
Objective:
Lay the groundwork for the Web3 education initiative by creating a project plan, recruitment materials, and outreach infrastructure necessary to support onboarding and curriculum development.
Deliverables:
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A detailed curriculum outline (Google Doc or PDF) including:
- Module breakdowns for Blockchain Fundamentals, The Sandbox Metaverse, and Voxel Art.
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Draft onboarding material for students
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A call-to-action flyer or poster for student recruitment.
Purpose of Requested Funds ($900):
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Compensation for curriculum planning and content development.
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Design and preparation of onboarding materials.
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Outreach efforts to universities (comms, proposal creation, scheduling).
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Form partnerships with at least 2 Universities in Nigeria
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Design assets for recruitment materials.
Revised Milestone 2: Training Implementation & Community Launch
Timeline: Month 2
Requested Payment: $1,200 (40% of $3,000 grant total)
Once the foundational elements have been developed and funded through Milestone 1, this next phase focuses on executing training, engaging students, and launching community structures. Funding is requested upfront to allow for smooth implementation, with full evidence of deliverables to be submitted upon completion.
Objectives:
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Facilitate in-depth training for at least 10 students, covering:
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Certify participants upon completion (certificates, submissions, or snapshots will be provided).
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Launch and support university-based Web3 communities:
- At least one club will host a Sandbox-focused workshop or project showcase.
Use of Funds:
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Facilitation and instructor fees
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Access to tools/resources (e.g., Sandbox accounts, creative software)
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Certification design and delivery
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Logistics and materials for university club activation
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Workshop organization support
Evidence to be Provided Upon Completion:
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Photos/screenshots of live training sessions
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Copies or links to student certification submissions
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List of participants with progress records
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Documentation of launched clubs and hosted events
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Social or community updates reflecting student engagement
This milestone represents the impact phase of the initiative which is made possible by the groundwork established in Milestone 1. With funding secured in advance, we can ensure smooth execution, deeper engagement, and high quality outcomes.
Revised Milestone 3: Final Impact Delivery & Program Sustainability
Timeline: Month 3
Requested Payment: $900 (30% of $3,000 grant total)
The final milestone focuses on converting educational progress into outcomes by fostering project development, and long-term program sustainability. To execute this effectively, we request funds upfront. All deliverables will be fulfilled during this phase and evidence of completion will be submitted upon close of the milestone.
Objectives:
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Support at least one student-led blockchain project or startup, ideally utilizing The Sandbox platform or tools introduced during training.
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Facilitate real-world opportunities by connecting a minimum of 10 trained participants to internships, freelance gigs, or entry-level Web3 roles, including pathways into The Sandbox ecosystem or aligned partner networks.
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Conduct a final reflection/report phase to measure and document the initiative’s total impact and outline the roadmap for future growth.
Use of Funds:
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Mentorship, coaching, and project support resources for the top students who successfully completes the program.
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Documentation and reporting of program impact
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Final showcase event or digital publication summarizing participant outcomes.
Post-Milestone Deliverables:
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Screenshots, testimonials, or summaries from supported student projects
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Final impact report (PDF or blog post)
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Media assets from community highlights, or participant reflections.
This final phase ensures that the program leaves lasting value behind, both for participants and the broader ecosystem. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to closing this initiative with high-impact results.
I’ll be submitting the project plan in PDF format after this milestone request.
Please 
advise
Wisdom Alaribe
@mrrightnow
