10/13/2026
Calling all GENIUS Olympiad students and teachers!
We’re excited to share a great opportunity for young changemakers!
The Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership, launched by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and Ashoka, offers seed grants from $100 to $10,000 to help young people turn their ideas into real-world impact.
Have a GENIUS Olympiad project that could make a difference in your community? This could be the perfect opportunity to take your project to the next level!
Open to ages 5–20 in the U.S., Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Funding opportunities:
- $100 seed grants for eligible new ideas
- $500 awards for 12 winners
- $1,000 awards for 10 finalists
- $10,000 awards for 2 grand prize winners
📅 Application Deadlines:
- November 17, 2026 — $100 seed grant opportunity
- January 31, 2027 — Final awards
🔗 Learn more and apply: changemakers.com/en/carnegie-challenge-civic-leadership
Teachers, help us spread the word and encourage your students to turn their GENIUS ideas into action!
