Civic Engagement
Division

 

startups that bridge diverse and disparate communities, promote honest civil discourse, and give audiences new tools to gain insight from others

 2022 Civic Engagement Division Finalists

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The Civic Engagement Division is a showcase of groundbreaking media startups that will award grants of up to $20,000 to one or more division winners.

Winners are eligible for an additional grand prize of up to $30,000.

Civic Engagement Division Schedule

  • October 2021 >

    • Competition Launches

    • Applications Open

  • November >

    • First Round Applications Due (Nov. 19th)

    • First Round Eligibility Check

    • First Round Judging Begins

  • December >

    • Division Finalists Announced

    • Finalists Paired with Industry Mentors

    • Finalist Training Opportunities

  • January 2022 >

    • Finalist Pitch Decks Due

    • Division Pitch Events

    • Division Awards Announced

  • February.

    • Grand Prize Materials Due

    • Grand Prize Jury

    • Next Challenge National Showcase Event

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