Phase 1: Initial Setup and Planning (Month 1)

Milestones:

Establish the Notations project framework and objectives.
Develop a detailed content plan and calendar.
Set up project management tools and processes.
Initial engagement with the Sei community to gather insights and feedback.
Deliverables:

Comprehensive project plan document.
Content calendar for the next 3 months.
Initial community engagement post to introduce Notations.
Grant Use:

Purchase project management tools.
Allocate resources for initial content creation.
Phase 2: Content Creation and Distribution (Months 2-4)

Milestones:

Create and publish the first series of educational and storytelling threads.
Engage with the community through polls, Q&A sessions, and feedback loops.
Collaborate with key community members and influencers for content promotion.
Deliverables:

8-10 high-quality educational and storytelling threads.
3-4 community engagement events (polls, Q&A sessions, etc.).
Partnership announcements and co-created content pieces.
Grant Use:

Compensation for content creation and design.
Marketing and promotion expenses.
Costs associated with collaborations and partnerships.
Phase 3: Community Building and Engagement (Months 5-7)

Milestones:

Host community challenges and contests to boost engagement.
Develop a series of tutorials and how-to guides.
Provide live coverage and recaps of major Sei Network events.
Deliverables:

2-3 community challenges or contests.
5-6 detailed tutorial threads.
Live coverage and recap threads for at least 2 major events.
Grant Use:

Prizes and incentives for community challenges.
Resources for event coverage (e.g., travel expenses if applicable).
Additional marketing and promotion efforts.
Phase 4: Evaluation and Expansion (Months 8-10)

Milestones:

Evaluate the impact of the content and engagement strategies.
Gather and analyze community feedback to improve content quality.
Plan for expanding the scope of Notations to include more in-depth content and potential multimedia formats.
Deliverables:

Impact evaluation report.
Community feedback analysis report.
Updated content plan for the next phase, including new formats.
Grant Use:

Tools and software for feedback analysis.
Planning and development of new content formats.
Continued support for content creation and engagement activities.
Phase 5: Sustainability and Long-Term Goals (Months 11-12)

Milestones:

Develop a sustainability plan for Notations.
Establish long-term goals and objectives based on the insights gained.
Explore potential revenue streams or additional funding opportunities.
Deliverables:

Sustainability plan document.
Long-term goals and objectives outline.
Proposal for future funding or revenue streams.
Grant Use:

Resources for developing sustainability and long-term planning.
Initial investment in potential revenue-generating activities (e.g., premium content, sponsorships).
Grant Proceeds Allocation
Content Creation and Design: 30%
Marketing and Promotion: 25%
Community Engagement and Prizes: 20%
Tools and Software: 15%
Travel and Event Coverage: 10%
By following this roadmap, Notations will achieve its milestones and deliverables within the proposed timeline, leveraging the grant proceeds effectively to create valuable content and foster a thriving community around Sei Network.