Dates

Submissions open July 3, 2024. The early bird submission deadline is August 1st, and the final submission deadline is August 14th at 11:59pm PST.

Eligibility

This challenge is open to everyone, everywhere!

Project and Submission Requirements

Implementation: Your solution does not need to be implemented or built yet. We are looking for promising ideas that can make a difference.

Teams: Teams of up to four individuals are permitted

Awards: Every submitted idea will receive a Civic Achievement Award and a cash prize of $10, up to the first 100 submissions. This is provided that the submissions meets our minimum requirements. The award recognizes the effort and creativity of participants.

Evaluation Criteria: Finalists will be selected based on the following criteria:

Impact Potential: How significant is the potential impact of your idea on sustainability or climate change?

Viability: Is your idea practical and feasible to implement?

Originality: How unique and innovative is your solution?

Expandability: Can your idea be scaled or expanded to have a broader impact?

Inclusive Design: Does your idea consider diverse communities and promote inclusivity?

Prizes

From the pool of finalists, a grand prize winner and two runners-up will be chosen. The grand prize winner will receive $1000, the first runner-up will receive $500, and the second runner-up will receive $250 to help fund their idea. The first 100 submissions that satistfy challenge requirements will receive a $10 Civic Achievement Award.