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Win £1000 Social Funding

Pitch us your best idea

Sign up and pitch us an idea for a positive community project and be entered to win £1000 in funding to get it off the ground.  Applications for this funding have unfortunately now closed.

How will the entries be judged?

Entries will be judged by Junction49 based on the following criteria:

  • Effectiveness – will the idea have a measurable positive impact on a community? It needs to directly benefit individuals or a community, or raise awareness of an issue or cause
  • Practicability – is the idea practical? Does it address real needs? Is it achievable on a community level?
  • Affordability – is the idea budget reasonable? Will it be achievable with the £1000 prize?
  • Sustainability – does this idea have the potential to be ongoing? Will it survive beyond the initial funding?

If my idea is found to be the best, what do I win?

The top entries, as determined by the Junction49 Judges, will receive an award in the amount of the idea budget (up to a maximum of £1000) from Junction49 to fund an idea to address an issue.

How and when will I know if I've won?

Shortlisted entrants will be contacted by Junction49 and asked to submit a description of the idea "process" (how will the idea will be turned into reality) along with a detailed budget and list of current needs (volunteers, materials, etc).

The winners will be notified on Junction49.co.uk after 31st December 2008 with requests for a postal address and phone number and must respond to that message within 1 week of receiving it.

May I submit more than one entry?

Yes, go crazy—Junction49 wants to hear all of your best ideas.

What else do I need to know?

 

  • An idea must be submitted online via www.junction49.co.uk
  • Ideas must be led by at least 1 person between the ages of 16-25
  • If a Junction49er has previously accessed Junction49 funds then they can only apply for Junction49 funds if it is for a new activity, i.e. not continuing or duplicating an idea previously funded by Junction49.
  • An idea must not be used to benefit an individual or organisation financially.
  • Junction49 funds cannot be used to promote a religious belief or political group.
  • Ideas must be safe, therefore not endanger or injure people or their environment.

 

 

If in doubt whether an idea meets these criteria, please contact help@junction49.co.uk.

You must NOT be a student studying at one of Junction49's partner universities. A list of Junction49's partner universities can be found here, along with information on what Junction49 is offering specifically at these unis.

What Happens to My Idea?

We will be looking for the top ideas that are innovative and achievable, fun and inspirational, will have positive impact, and could possibly be replicated on a large scale. Winning ideas will be awarded a grant of up to £1000.

Multimedia submissions are encouraged but not required.