San Jose Community Challenge

US$40,000 | United States | 14 Ideas

Supported by Microsoft

Start an Idea

See Terms & Conditions

San Jose Community Challenge

US$40,000 | United States | 14 Ideas

Supported by Microsoft

Start an Idea

See Terms & Conditions

This $40,000 fund is dedicated to helping you build thriving and sustainable communities across San Jose & Santa Clara.

How it works
  • Select an idea listed below 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
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 San Jose or Santa Clara
  • You are an individual, an existing local group, or a community organization
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected idea
  • 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

Explore & Pick an Idea to Start

Explore and select an idea that you want to start in your community

  • Open Orchard

    Organise an Open Orchard to bring people together, provide free fruit to local residents and green our urban environments.

  • Pollinator Partnership

    Invite pollinators to your neighborhood by planting a pollinator friendly habitat in your garden, farm, school, park or just about anywhere!

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"The San Jose Community Challenge is an opportunity for communities to come together to create thriving communities across San Jose & Santa Clara. We’re excited to support local action across the region and to see the collective impact we can have in building healthier, more sustainable communities."

  • Adonis Trujillo (Microsoft Datacenter Community Development Team)
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