The Bill of Rights Institute's Community Impact Contest (formerly the MyImpact Challenge) asks students to identify a need in their community and act on it, submitting a written essay connecting the project to BRI's founding principles plus a project pitch video. Entries can be individual or group submissions of up to five students, with prize money split evenly among group members. BRI plans to award more than $50,000 in prizes across its Community Impact Programs for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Eligibility
Fields of studyCivics · Community Service
DemographicsAges 13-19, enrolled in middle or high school as of January 1 of the contest year; U.S. citizens or U.S.-based youth in any U.S. state, territory, or Armed Forces School Abroad. Individual or group entries of up to 5 students, prize split evenly. Past grand-prize, 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-place winners may not re-enter.
Applying
More than $50,000 total is awarded across BRI's Community Impact Programs each cycle; no fixed per-place breakdown is published.