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Southern Virginia Community Challenge

US$45,250 | Mecklenburg, Halifax, Charlotte, Lunenburg, and Brunswick Counties
Start an Idea

Choose an idea from the portfolio below to start in your community, and we’ll give you the information, tools, support and funding to get started.

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Apply with a new or existing project

Apply for grant funding for a new or existing project that you or your organisation has designed or already started in your community.

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Proven ideas and funding for your community

This $40,000 fund is dedicated to helping you build thriving and sustainable communities across Southern Virginia

How it works
  • Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
  • Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
  • Submit a photo and your action plan
  • Let us know what impact you are having in your community
The Challenge
Who can apply
  • You want to start a ChangeX idea to improve your local community
  • You're passionate about building a thriving community where you live in Mecklenburg, Halifax, Charlotte, Lunenburg, and Brunswick Counties
  • You are an individual, an existing local group, or a community organization
Criteria
What you get
  • Seed funding to start or expand a project
  • Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
  • Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project
Free Supports

Explore ideas

Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.

Apply with a new or existing project

Have your own idea or existing project? Explore the terms and challenge criteria, then submit your own project for funding.

Applications for new or existing projects close on 11 May, 2024.

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“The Southern Virginia Community Challenge offers a chance for communities to unite in fostering vibrant and sustainable environments throughout Mecklenburg, Halifax, Charlotte, Lunenburg, and Brunswick Counties. We’re excited to support local action across the Southern Virginia Area and to see the collective impact we can have in building healthier, more sustainable communities.“

  • Kelly Lanier-Arnold (Microsoft Datacenter Community Affairs Team)
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