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We know that people closest to the challenges are often those closest to the solution. The Google.org Impact Challenge Bay Area is an open invitation to local nonprofits to submit their ideas for positive social change in the Bay Area. 35 selected organizations will share a pool of $10M in funding and receive support from Google to make their ideas reality. We’re excited to see what ideas nonprofits from across the Bay Area are working on—and we’re looking forward to supporting them and making the Bay Area a place where everyone can thrive.
What is the Google.org Impact Challenge Bay Area?
The Google.org Impact Challenge Bay Area is an open invitation to organizations across the Bay Area to submit their ideas to address some of the most challenging societal issues facing our community today. The 5 boldest and brightest ideas will be selected to receive $1 million in funding and support from Google.
How it Works
Application submission
Organizations across the Bay Area submit their proposals.
Finalist announcement
The 10 boldest and brightest ideas are selected after an in-depth analysis of the applications.
Public vote
Among these 10 finalists, the public votes for their favorite project to win the $1M People’s Choice award.
Judge vote
Our panel of judges will select 4 other top submissions from the 10 finalists to receive $1M each in funding.
Announcement and celebration
All winners will be announced during a celebratory awards ceremony. We will also announce an additional 25 organizations to receive $100K each in funding.
Winner support
The winners of the 2019 Google.org Impact Challenge Bay Area will receive grant funding and support from Google for up to two years to turn their idea into reality.
Applications due November 8
Application Criteria
Impact
How will the proposed project improve the lives of local residents?
Innovation
Does the project tackle the issue it seeks to address in a new and creative way?
Reach
How many people will be affected if successful and to what extent?
Scalability
If successful, what will your project achieve in 5 years? Can this proposal serve as a model for other communities?
Feasibility
Does the team have a well-developed, realistic plan to execute on the proposal? Have they identified the right partners for implementation?
Opportunity
Does your project positively and equitably impact people and their chances to experience healthy, playful, and thriving lives?
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