GirlsBuild Application Timeline

Applicants
Deadline
Year 7 Returning Teams can now reconfirm from Year 7 to Year 8 in order to: 
  • receive funds sooner
  • get involved for our October 11, 2022 Summit
  • access to field trips over summer
Reconfirm by September 1, 2022
Applying as a new GirlsBuild Team is easy, just meet the following: 
  • Have a minimum of 6 females or students who identify as females in 6th-12th grade (males are still welcome to join)
  • Have a designated adult site coordinator (teacher/admin) to help support the team 
  • Think up a project idea addressing one of our key pillars: Civic Engagement, STEM/Digital Skills, or Health & Wellness
  • Create a Video or Slideshow showing us more about your school, team, and overview of project idea. 
September 11, 2022

GirlsBuild Project Timeline

Sept 27, 2022 - Selected 65 teams announced for the GirlsBuild Challenge.

Nov 6, 2022 -  Site coordinator paperwork is due for grants to be paid out on time.

Nov 13, 2022 -  Project outline, budget, and link to website are due by 11:59 PM PST. 

Dec- Jan 2023 -  Host team retreats and plan out project execution.

Jan-May 2023- Project execution and implementation.

May 7, 2023 - Final project: Turn in final website and project submission for review by 11:59pm PST. 

May 18, 2023 - End-of-Year Celebration & MVB Awards

Getting Started with Project Planning!

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

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...
  • 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.
    • 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!