Greater Des Moines Community Challenge

US$58,390 | United States | 12 Ideas

Supported by Microsoft

Start an Idea

See Terms & Conditions

Greater Des Moines Community Challenge

US$58,390 | United States | 12 Ideas

Supported by Microsoft

Start an Idea

See Terms & Conditions

This $55,000 fund is dedicated to helping you build thriving and sustainable communities across the Des Moines Metropolitan Area.

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
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 the Des Moines Metropolitan Area
  • You are an individual, an existing local group, or a community organization
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected or expand your existing 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

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"The Greater Des Moines Community Challenge is an opportunity for communities to come together to create thriving communities across Des Moines. We’re excited to support local action across the Des Moines Metropolitan Area and to see the collective impact we can have in building healthier, more sustainable communities."

  • Alex Icenogle (Microsoft Datacenter Community Development Team)
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