Awards-Buckminster
Fuller Institute - 2016 Fuller Challenge; March 1, 2016
Description
Through
the annual program, the institute invites activists, architects, artists,
designers, entrepreneurs, scientists, students, and planners from around the
world to submit their innovative solutions to some of humanity’s most pressing
problems.
BFI
looks for holistic strategies that demonstrate a clear grasp of big-picture
dynamics. If a proposal emphasizes a new design, material, process, service,
tool or technology, it is essential that it be part of an integrated strategy
that simultaneously addresses key social, environmental, and economic factors.
The institute seeks to fund initiatives that tackle urgent needs at a range of
scales, from macro-strategies that have the potential for widespread impact, to
local, community-based initiatives with global relevance and replicability.
Proposals at any stage of development will be reviewed; nonprofit, for-profit,
and hybrid initiatives are all eligible.
A
$100,000 prize will be awarded to support the development and implementation of
one outstanding strategy. In addition, BFI seeks to leverage further resources
for finalists, semi-finalists, and select entrants through its network and Catalyst
Program.
To
be eligible, entries must put forth an original idea or synthesize existing
ideas into a new strategy that creatively addresses a critical need; apply a
whole-systems approach to the design and implementation process; aim to address
multiple goals, requirements, and conditions in a holistic way; factor in
critical future trends and needs as well as the projected impacts of project
implementation in the short and long term; practice environmental
responsibility; enhance the ability of natural systems to regenerate;
demonstrate the solution is possible; be able to withstand empirical testing
and make authentic claims; and be able to be adapted to similar conditions
elsewhere.
There
is a $100 application fee for nonprofit organizations and a $150 fee for
individuals. Applicants who apply by February 17, 2016, will receive an early
bird discount on the fee.
Closing
Date:
March 1, 2016
Link
to Full Announcement
http://bfi.org/dymaxion-forum/2016/01/call-proposals-2016-fuller-challenge
Contact
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