In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that successfully applies to start an idea in their community in Madrid will receive a range of supports, including:

• A 5 step starter guide for your chosen project


• Free tech tools & website to help get your project started and manage your group


• Advice & support via email and phone

The Madrid Community Challenge is open to existing groups and individuals (once they form a team) across the Madrid metropolitan area to start new projects in their community, from the portfolio of ideas on the ChangeX site (https://www.changex.org/es/funds/madrid-community-challenge) that address environmental issues, digital skills learning and improve community wellbeing.

Examples of eligible groups include schools, universities, colleges, daycares, churches or other faith-based organisations, hospitals and hospital rehabilitation centres, mental health facilities, community gardens, neighbourhood groups, senior centres, and community centres.

This fund is available to help support new community projects across the Madrid Metro Area. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding amounts ranging from €500-€5,000 to help get their selected project off the ground.

The steps to complete the 30 Day Challenge include:

• Scheduling a 15 min call with one of the ChangeX team


• Recruiting 4 people to join your team


• Hosting a casual kick-off virtual meeting


• Sharing a team photo & a short action plan