Community Tool Box Announces Global Prize Contest for Innovations

"The Community Tool Box, a service of the Work Group for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas, has announced the 2010 Out of the Box Prize program to honor promising initiatives that improve community health and development worldwide.

Any group that has engaged in any aspect of community health and development effort — from planning to sustainability — between 2008 and 2010 can apply. Eligible initiatives may involve innovative activities to improve community health, education, urban or rural development, poverty, the environment, social justice, or other related issues of importance to communities. Applicants must be willing to share the group's innovative and promising approach with others.

The opening date for applications is August 1, 2010; the deadline is October 31, 2010. An international panel will review the applications to select finalists. Public voting on the finalists will determine the grand prize and second prize winners. The grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and a free customized WorkStation for their group. The second prize winner will receive $2,000 and a free customized WorkStation for their group.

Application materials are available in English and Spanish at the Community Tool Box Web site." 

• ‹ previous
• 890 of 1046
• next ›