Available for Missouri & Utah Educators
Bring Civics to Life: Apply for a MyImpact Challenge Microgrant (up to $8000!)
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What is MyImpact Challenge?
<p><a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge">MyImpact Challenge</a> is a national civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. To expand its reach, we’re offering microgrants to educators who host local Civics Fairs—science fair-style events where students showcase their community service and civic projects</p>
<p><strong>What Do Grantees Receive?</strong></p>
- Funding & Resources: Receive up to $8,000 to cover educator stipends, student prizes, and event costs.
- Turnkey Support: Access a planning toolkit, teacher guide, and virtual assistance from BRI staff.
- Student Recognition: Give your students the chance to win prizes and gain national recognition.
- Community Impact: Celebrate civic engagement and strengthen connections among students, families, and local partners.
<p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p>
- Middle or high school educators in the states of Missouri or Utah are eligible to apply.
Grant Disbursement Options
- Option A: Educator stipends are disbursed directly to the educator (via check or ACH) as a stipend.
- Option B: Funds for event costs and student stipends are awarded to the school, which disperses payment or reimburses expenses.
- Hybrid: Stipend portion paid directly to teacher; event and prize funds sent to school.
- BRI Supported: Funding for teacher stipends are disbursed to either the educator or the school; BRI pays funds to students after the event.
<p><strong>The MyImpact Challenge Fair Microgrant Program aims to:</strong></p>
- Grow the National MyImpact Challenge Movement – Strengthen the program’s visibility and participation nationwide through local, teacher-led initiatives.
- Highlight Civically Engaged Students: Provide a public platform for young people to present their community service, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement projects.
- Encourage Continued Civic Participation: Motivate both students and teachers to initiate and sustain civic engagement projects beyond the classroom.
- Support Educators as Local Leaders: Equip teachers with the resources, training, and recognition needed to organize impactful civics fairs.
- Build Community Connections: Bring together schools, families, and local partners to celebrate civic engagement at the community level.
Grant Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
- Must be a licensed middle school or high school educator in an accredited U.S. school.
Use of Funds
- Funds must be used for hosting the My Impact Challenge Fair and related expenses (stipend, prizes, materials).
- Funds may not be used for general classroom supplies or unrelated travel.
Reporting Requirements
- Grantee must submit a final report within 30 days after the event.
- Documentation should include at least 5 photos and or videos, student participation numbers, and a short impact summary.
Duration
- Funds must be expended within six (6) months of receipt.
Reporting Requirements
Pre-Event Check-In
- 10-minute virtual or written update on event planning progress
Final Report
- Total number of students participating
- Summary of fair activities and highlights
- Summary of each student project
- Event photos and/or media
- A signed media release form is required for every documented participant.
- List of prize recipients
- Budget reconciliation
- 250-word educator reflection on what worked well and lessons learned
- Summative student program evaluation
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