The HBCU Impact Challenge
The HBCU Impact Challenge
Empowering Environmental Innovations, Sustainability, and Stewardship
About The Experience
"The HBCU Impact Challenge" is a transformative community service event that unites HBCUs, students, faculty, and local communities in a collective effort to address environmental challenges and foster a greener future. This unique challenge aims to inspire and implement innovative solutions that positively impact the environment and promote sustainable practices.
How Your Support Makes A Difference
By sponsoring our STEAM Education eGift cards, your generous contribution to "The HBCU Impact Challenge" will directly fund students learning how to execute the following aspects of the event:
- Seed Funding for Projects: We will provide seed funding to HBCU student-led environmental projects that showcase innovative solutions and sustainable practices.
- Workshops and Training: Organizing workshops and training sessions led by industry experts to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable impact.
- Community Engagement: Collaborating with local communities to implement sustainable practices, such as tree-planting initiatives and waste reduction projects.
- Research and Education: Supporting research initiatives that explore new environmental technologies and promote environmentally focused educational programs.
- Competition Prizes: Providing awards and recognition to the most impactful and innovative projects during the HBCU Impact Challenge.
Sponsorship and Recognition
We offer various sponsorship levels through six leadership tiers:
Creativity
Contributing Sponsor
Tier 1 | 12 Students
$270-$3,240
Strives to bring imagination, original ideas and excitement to everything we do throughout The Community On Demand™ creative economy.
Pioneer
Innovation Sponsor
Tier 2 | 24 Students
$540-$6,480
Acts with the curiosity and courage it takes to experiment, innovate and lead.
Passion
Sustainability Sponsor
Tier 3 | 36 Students
$810-$9,720
Believes we are at our best when we pursue what we love, and have fun doing it.
Determination
Leadership Sponsor
Tier 4 | 72 Students
$1,620-$19,440
Brings focus, drive and conviction to our actions - thriving on the journey and being motivated to achieve excellence.
Learning
Contributing Sponsor
Tier 5 | 144 Students
$3,240-$38,880
Believes that listening, having humility and being open to new ways of thinking is the best way to challenge ourselves to grow and change as an organization.
Teamwork
Partner's Circle
Tier 6 | 360 Students
$8,100-$97,200
Are committed to each other, the mission of NEXT Steps organization, and to the accountability and integrity it takes to be a successful global team.