FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSABOUTWhat is the Google Impact Challenge in Australia?
It's an opportunity for registered Australian charities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
to apply for a $500,000 grant by sharing their vision for how they will use technology to change
the world.
Why is Google doing this Challenge?
Technology can solve some of the world's most pressing problems, and we're eager to backinnovators who are exploring new ways to make a big impact. The Google Impact Challenge wascreated to identify these risk­takers in Australia and to engage the public in supporting them.
What do the selected grantees receive?
In October we announced ten finalists and invited the public to vote for their favorite projects.
One winner was chosen by the public and the other three by our judging panel. The four winners
receive $500,000 grant funding, and support from Google.
How did the public voting work?
The public was invited to vote for the four ideas that most inspired them. One overall winner waschosen by the public.
When do we find out who won the Australian Impact Challenge?
Four winners were announced on 14 October 2014.
PROJECTS
Who was eligible to participate in the Australia Impact Challenge?
Australian registered charities with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. Review theChallenge Rules here. Check the judging section for the project selection criteria.
What do you mean when you say “project”?
A project is the organisation’s proposed concept and implementation plan for how to address asocial issue.
Did this have to be a new idea for the organisation?
It needed not be brand new. In fact, it could already be a work in progress.
How were the finalists selected?

Applicants were invited to submit a project that was reviewed by a team at Google and a panel ofjudges based on these criteria:● Impact. How will the proposed project improve lives? How many people will be affected if
successful and to what extent? Is the proposal rooted in research that identifies the sizeof the problem and how the proposed idea will help solve it?
● Technology / Innovation. Does the proposal leverage technology in a new and creative
way to tackle the issue it seeks to address?
● Scalability. If successful, how easily can this project scale? Can this proposal serve asa model for other efforts?
● Feasibility. Does the team have a well­developed, realistic plan to execute on theproposal? Have they identified the right partners for implementation?
Applicants must be a registered Australian charity with Deductible Gift Recipient status.
How many nonprofits applied?
In total, we received over 300 thoughtful proposals from Australian non­profits with great ideas
for how to make an even bigger impact in the community.
JUDGINGWas every application be reviewed?
Yes, we reviewed all eligible applications received.
My organisation applied to the Challenge, but was not selected as a finalist. Can I learn
more about why?
We were amazed and inspired by the over 300 impressive proposals. Unfortunately, due to thehigh volume of great applications we received, the Australian Impact Challenge team is unable toprovide personalised feedback on each proposal at this time.
Who are the judges?
See our panel of judges here.
Where can I read a full copy of the Rules?
You can find the Rules here.