Chicago Community Challenge

US$98,570 | Chicago | 16 Ideas

Supported by Microsoft

Start an Idea

See Terms & Conditions

Chicago Community Challenge

US$98,570 | Chicago | 16 Ideas

Supported by Microsoft

Start an Idea

See Terms & Conditions

Microsoft will help you to start a new community project in your neighborhood. This $81,350 challenge is dedicated to helping you build thriving and sustainable communities in Chicago.

How it works
  • Apply 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
  • Once you're active 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 Chicago
  • 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

  • Hour of Code

    Organize an Hour of Code™ and join a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science.

  • FIRST LEGO League - Challenge

    Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 9-14 year olds

  • 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 Chicago Community Challenge is an opportunity for communities to come together to create thriving communities across Chicago. We’re excited to support local action across Chicagoland and to see the collective impact we can have in building healthier, more sustainable communities. - Jonathon Clarke (Microsoft Datacenter Community Development Team)

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