Get Out the Count Video Prize Challenge

 

OVERVIEW 

Census Accelerate, an initiative within the innovation arm of the U.S. Census Bureau, has launched its first-ever video prize competition to reward the most engaging, impactful and informative videos about the 2020 Census - with a total of $50,000 in cash prizes. Census Accelerate has partnered with national and local advocacy groups, the entertainment industry, federal agencies, civic engagement groups and more to leverage outreach efforts of cross-sector organizations dedicated to ensuring a complete and accurate count. Now, we’re challenging civically engaged content creators, ranging from students to pros, in supporting a complete count of everyone living in the United States.

IMPORTANT LINKS 

IDEAL PARTNERS

  • Colleges/ Universities

  • Advocacy groups

  • non-profits

  • civic grassroots organizations

  • CCC/ SCCCs

Census Accelerate, an initiative of the U.S. Census Bureau’s innovation lab, has launched a first-of-its-kind Video Prize Challenge for partners and content creators to help get the word out about the 2020 Census for a chance to win up to $30,000. 

This open call for content is designed to help educate and motivate individuals so that they understand why it’s critical to complete the 2020 Census — from getting the funding their community needs, to representation in congress. The goal of this challenge is to reach hard-to-count communities with engaging and informative content. 

Submission period is open through April 17th at 11:59pm EST (extended deadline!), and winners will be announced in May. 

Three prizes will be awarded: a $30,000 grand prize, $10,000 runner up, and $10,000 student prize. 

This is an excellent opportunity to be creative, civically engaged and make sure your community is counted!

Please see FAQ's here and contact census.accelerate@census.gov if you have any questions.