2021 - 2022 Timeline 


December 5, 2021 - Applications closes at 11:59 PM PDT.

December 17, 2021 - Invitations are sent to 65 selected teams for the Girls Build Challenge.

January 11, 2022 -  Site coordinator paperwork is due for grants to be paid out on time.

January - February 2022 -  Host team retreats and plan out project execution.

February 6, 2022 -  Project outline, budget, and link to website are due by 11:59 PM PST. 

January - April 2022- Project execution and implementation.

May 8, 2022 - Final project: Turn in final website and project submission for review by 11:59pm PST. 

End of May 2022 - End-of-Year Celebration & Awards

Get Started with your Project Planning!

  1. Active Civic Engagement
  2. Brainstorming
  3. FAQ 
  4. Application Rubric
  5. View our Application Webinar Recording from November 17th 

GirlsBuild Application Info Session

Need additional guidance on how to apply for the GirlsBuild Challenge? Check out our Application Webinar Slideshow or download a copy of the slides here. 

What is Needed to Apply?

1
Team of Girls
  • All students need to be from the same public school (contact us if you need an exception).
  • At least 6 female students (or students who identify as female) in 6th through 12th grade.
  • A common vision to create a sustainable, lasting project.
  • Students who have participated in past Girls Build challenges are welcome to join again.

2
Site Coordinator (a teacher, admin at the school, or a school service provider) who will serve as the main point of contact for LA Promise Fund.
  • The Site Coordinator is expected to remain in the project through the entire school year and will receive a $1,200 stipend.
  • Site Coordinator Responsibilities:
    • Recruit students/team members
    • Find time and space (once in-person instruction resumes) to hold meetings with the team
    • Coordinate and lead logistics/planning from the school side
    • Act as the liaison between the school and LA Promise Fund
    • Manage and facilitate spending of the budget

3
Project Idea
  • A clear idea of the impact area you want to address, and why it is important.
  • Key impact areas are:
    1. Civic Engagement
    2. Health & Wellness
    3. Education: STEM & College Access 
  • The project must demonstrate an active civic engagement component that ideally extends beyond your school. 

4
Team Introduction Slideshow OR Video
  • In no longer than 3 minutes, submit a video introducing yourself, your students, your school, and an overview of your project idea.
  • OR, submit a slideshow doing the same thing. We highly recommend using Google Slides.
  • ​Turn in through a YouTube or Google Drive link (instructions inside the application).
  • Watch our "How To" video below for tips on how to make your video stand out!

5
If selected to be a funded GirlsBuild Team...
  • Teams will need access to a computer and the Internet at times during the year. As a key component of the project, teams will build a website, create social media accounts, and videos to build a digital footprint of your project.
  • We will supply training, tutorials, and resources to make this happen, no prior experience necessary!
  • Each participating team will receive a $1,000 grant to design and implement a solution addressing an important challenge you have identified in your school or community.
  • Site Coordinators will receive a $1,200 grant. Teams can have more than one coordinator and split the $1,200 grant.