How to maximize your IMPACT!

Does your change have a broad impact?

• How many people in your community will be affected by this?
• Do you have the support of your community?
• Have you demonstrated a real need?
• Have you considered other partners to make your dream a reality?

Creates sustainable change

• Does your change have the potential to stand the test of time?
• Is your change replicable or long-term?

Get votes

• Ask your friends, family and community to vote for your change!

Get pledges of support

• Have other people contribute materials, resources, or financial support to your idea.
• For example, you can solicit local businesses and organizations to contribute additional funds if you win.
• See if you can get local businesses to match the grant if you win. So, if you win $500, the business agrees to donate an additional $500.