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Bill of Rights Institute

Community Impact Contest (formerly MyImpact Challenge)

A national contest for teens who lead a project that helps their community. Students send an essay and a video; prizes range from $500 to $10,000.

Amount
Grand prize $10,000; second $5,000; third $2,500; up to 9 honorable mentions of $500
Can a for-profit school apply?
✓Yes, a for-profit school can apply
Deadline
Apr 19, 2027 (190 days left)
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opA free national contest for students ages 13 to 19 in middle or high school who lead a service, volunteer or business project in their community. Students enter with an essay and a video. Prizes go to the students.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Brand-new schools can apply
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on billofrightsinstitute.org
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  • ?Homeschooled students are not named; 'enrolled in middle or high school' may or may not cover them.

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Help students pick a local problem and lead a project on it
  2. Step 2: Have them write the essay tying the project to founding principles and virtues
  3. Step 3: Have them make a project video
  4. Step 4: Submit online by April 19, 2027

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2027.”
In the funder’s own words, from billofrightsinstitute.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.

One student per entry, or a group of up to five who split any prize. Past grand, first, second or third prize winners can't enter again.

  • Student ages 13 to 19, in middle or high school on January 1, 2027
  • A community service, volunteer or business project
  • Written essay plus a project video
  • Submit through the online portal

Timing

Opened September 11, 2026. Entries due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific on April 19, 2027. Runs every year.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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