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If you apply with a proven idea...
Funding is allocated to those who successfully complete the challenge on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you apply with your own project...
Wait for your application to be reviewed. We'll let you know if it was successful by 7 Mar, 2025 (EST).
Funding is allocated after the closing date, when we review all of the project applications. We'll let you know if your project was successful by 7 Mar, 2025 (EST).
Start a community fridge in your community to share good food that would otherwise go to waste.
Start a Girls Who Code Club in your community and get girls excited about coding and computer science.
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 9-14 year olds
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programme in your school or community for 4-6 year olds.
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 6–10 year olds
A grassroots movement of neighbors feeding neighbors through the creation of little free pantries.
Get beautiful Book Dash books to children in your community to bring them joy, support their health and happiness and build their future -- all you have to do is send our book files to a copy shop or printer and they will do the rest!
This is a fully funded Mobile Maker Space classroom kit as well as an additional $250 for you.
Have your own idea or existing project? Read the terms & conditions, then submit your own project for funding.
Applications close end of 31 Jan, 2025 (EST).
We aim to make the application process as quick and easy as possible.
If applying to start a proven idea in your community, you will be asked for details such as the address of your project, and your motivation for starting the project in a short application form. Once you apply you will start the 30 Day Challenge. Funding is allocated to applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more.
If applying with your own project, you will be asked to share a project description, its potential impact, and scope, along with some other details in an application form. We will review your application in the context of the fund criteria and other applications. If it is allocated funding, you will then have to complete one or two very simple steps within 30 days. Learn more.
You are required to share the progress and outcomes of your project with us, the impact data will be shared with our partners.
Funding is allocated to applicants that start a proven idea on successful completion of the 30 Day Challenge on a first come, first served basis. Applicants who submit their own project will undergo a review by our team before being allocated funding.
The funding allocated to your project is divided into two payments.
Funds can be used to cover:
Funds cannot be used to cover:
You must have a bank account to receive funding. Once you’ve successfully completed the required steps within 30 days, you can enter your bank details on the ChangeX website to facilitate the bank transfer through a secure payment provider. ChangeX will then review your application to make sure all elements have been completed successfully before making the payment transfer to your account.
The amount of funding available for your project depends on the idea you choose or the needs of your project. For proven ideas, funding amounts align with the cost of starting each project in your region. The maximum amount of funding available per project is stated in the green box above.
Individuals and informal organisations can apply for and receive funding for one project at a time. You must report back on the impact of any previously funded projects to be able to apply to start a new project. Informal organisations include groups or associations that are not legally registered organisations.
Legally registered organisations can apply for and receive funding for up to three different projects at a time, as long as each application and the resulting project is submitted and led by a different member of the organisation's team. If multiple projects will take place at the same location, they must be different.
Organisations must be legally registered in the country where they operate, they often include non-profits, schools, libraries, and other legally registered community groups.
If you have applied previously and failed the 30 Day Challenge or your project was not selected to receive funding, you are eligible to submit a new application. If you received funding in the past and did not report back on the impact of the project, you are not eligible to apply again.
If you require any additional support to complete the application process or access resources please contact [email protected] and we will help.
At AWS, we believe that meaningful change starts on our own streets and in our neighborhoods. Our commitment is to the local communities where our employees live, work, and raise their families. We're not just a business in the area; we're your neighbors, invested in the unique fabric of this community. By partnering with local non-profits, small businesses, and community leaders, we tap into the rich knowledge and passionate spirit that makes our town special. Together, we're addressing the specific challenges and opportunities in our schools, parks, and community centers. Whether it's supporting local education initiatives, enhancing green spaces, or boosting local health programs, our focus is on creating tangible improvements that residents can see and feel every day. We're here to amplify the voices and visions of our community, turning local ideas into realities that make our shared home an even better place to live.
Sarah Georgiades
Head of InCommunities, Americas, AWS
