What is an innovative idea? Solutions that matter

Guidelines / Deadlines

Timeline Feb. 1, 2016 Spark Prize Gwinnett is launched Feb. 4, 2016 Information Conference Call Feb. 9, 2016, 4 PM Information session (webinar) Feb. 19, 2016, 9 AM, Information session (webinar) Feb. 22, 2016, 12-1PM, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Room, Information session March 1, 2016 – Deadline for video submission April 1, 2016 – Finalists chosen April 28, 2016 – Shark Tank-style pitches will be presented live from 6-8 PM at Primerica’s campus in Duluth. Prizes will be awarded and a celebratory reception will follow.

Video Submissions Problem - Education, Homelessness, Hunger, Income, Health Idea – solve problem Mission Story Sustainability Focus Areas: income, education, health, hunger and homelessness

It’s easy to apply Submit a 3-5 minute video explaining your idea, your partnership and the problem you are attempting to solve. Videos must be submitted to our YouTube channel Click here for accessClick here for access Go to our site to download application, completed form to Tracy Christian along with a copy of your IRS tax determination letter.

Links to know: You Tube: AHj_QatA AHj_QatA Spark FAQs: community/spark-awards/ Tracy Christian

You Tube Upload Instructions:

If I become a finalist, what next? Coaching for final presentation Coaching for final presentation AV Needs AV Needs Time limit Time limit

If I win, what next? Capacity building Capacity building Implementation Implementation Role of fiscal agent Role of fiscal agent Memorandum of understanding Memorandum of understanding

Questions and Answers – Pitch Ideas

Video Submission Example 1 Next Generation Men – Pathways Program (Education) Next Generation Men – Pathways Program (Education)

Video Submission Example 2 Re-Imagine – (Education)

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