Westly Prize believe that small bets and a growth mindset lead to breakthrough innovations.
Since 2012, they've awarded cash prizes to Westly Prize finalists once a year to early-stage, young social innovators in California with novel solutions to community challenges.
Westly Prizes totaling up to $145,000 will be awarded to winning social innovations.
Three top prizes of $40,000 in unrestricted funding will be given.
Innovations in any of the following categories are eligible for consideration:
Arts
Civic Engagement
Criminal/Social Justice
Education
Energy
Environment
Food Production/Distribution
Health
Safety
Technology/Tech for Good
Transportation
Youth Development
How To Apply
New applications will be accepted beginning September 1, 2021 with a deadline October 15th at midnight Pacific Standard Time. In order to apply, you must submit an application, including a YouTube video, describing your innovation. The video can be entirely informal and does not need to be professionally produced. (For example, the video can be created from your couch using a phone.)
We simply want to hear about your innovation and its impact in your own words.
Finalists will be invited to present on January 22, 2022 to a panel of judges who will ultimately select the winners. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the presentation may be done virtually via Zoom instead of in-person. They must also agree to publicity of their work in traditional and social media sources.
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