The Changemakers Innovation Challenge This project was conceived by the ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community-based nonprofits, businesses, and social enterprises in Africa that are leveraging technology/digital tools to create social change in their communities. Research shows that most nonprofits using technology/digital tools to drive projects and develop communities are leading the way globally and creating lasting impact.
The challenge is open to non-profit organizations and social enterprises across Africa that are using various technological/digital tools to create innovative social solutions. The support, including funding and training, is to enable them to increase their impact within the community where they currently work and beyond.
Funding will be awarded to the 3 winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge. The prize money will be used to scale up the innovative solutions in different communities.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. The Changemakers Innovation Challenge is open to non-profit organizations and social enterprises in Africa. Companies that implement innovations that lead to social impact are also eligible to apply.
2. Organizations must present social innovations that address challenges in any of the Foundation's main areas of focus;
Health, Entrepreneurship,
Environment e
Leadership
3. Organizations that have received funding as winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge in the past are not eligible.
4. Non-profit organizations or social enterprises must be registered with the government agency responsible for registering organizations in their respective countries.
5. All submissions must be innovative solutions that use technology or digital systems as primary tools to generate community impact. Evidence for the claims must be provided through web links, videos, photos, and any other online presence.
6. Organizations must have been in existence for at least two years.
7. All social innovations must be in the growth phase and have been tested or implemented on direct beneficiaries. Proof of the claim must be provided through photos, press releases, etc.
8. All social innovations must have been implemented within the last two years. Pilot innovations will not be accepted.
GUIDELINES
1. Applications for the Changemakers Innovation Challenge open on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and close on Monday, July 31, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
2. Only one entry per organization will be accepted. Once an entry has been submitted, no further changes will be accepted.
3. All entries for this challenge must be submitted in English.
4. No entry fee, purchase, or payment of any kind is required to apply.
5. Grant funding will be awarded to the three (3) winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge for scaling their innovative solutions in different communities. Technical support will also be provided as applicable.
6. The winners will be announced and awarded at the ACT Foundation's annual Breakfast Dialogue, which is scheduled to take place in October 2023.
Deadline: 31 July 2023
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