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MyImpact Challenge Civic Fair Microgrants

What is MyImpact Challenge?

MyImpact Challenge 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.

 

Eligibility:

  • Middle or high school educators in the states of Florida, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Texas, and Washington are eligible to apply.
 

What Do Grantees Receive?

 
  • 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.
 

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.

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.

  • Funds must be expended within six (6) months of receipt.

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.

Pre-Event Check-In

  • 10-minute virtual or written update on event planning progress

  • 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.

  • Budget reconciliation

  • 250-word educator reflection on what worked well and lessons learned

  • Summative student program evaluation

Previous Student & Teacher Winners


Priscilla Deaver

Mount Logan Middle School
Logan, UT

Michael Mason

Webster Groves High School
Webster Groves, MO

Matthew Dimick

East High School
Salt Lake City, UT

A young woman with long black hair smiles, wearing a blue shirt and a black blazer against a white background.

Audrey Su, 2024 Student Honorable Mention

Sandy, Utah
Skyline High School

Audrey founded “Title I Strings” to promote free string-instrument education in Title I schools.

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