Hackathon for Early Care and Education

923 North Central Street,Knoxville TN 37917

03 November, 2022

Description

The Hackathon for Early Care and Education, sponsored by the United Way of Greater Knoxville, will bring creators, planners, developers, logisticians, marketers, agencies, and others together to find solutions to the question: “What will it take to increase access to mental health support for young children and the adults that care for them?” The event is part of the Unite for Change initiative and offers a new approach for bringing our community together to solve big social issues. Join the Hackathon for Early Care and Education to share your ideas … network and socialize … and together create sustainable solutions that ensure every young child in Knoxville has access to high quality, affordable mental health supports. You can learn more at https://www.uwgk.org/ece-hackathon/ Who can attend? Whether you’re a creator, planner, developer, logistician, marketer, strategist, or volunteer who wants to help our neighbors, you can play a critical role in developing a solution for Knoxville’s children! If you’re interested in learning more about issues related to mental healthcare access and enjoy the challenge of solving a tough problem, this event is for you. How many teams can enter the challenge? There is no limit to the number of teams participating. Do I need to have any specific qualifications to be a participant? Any individuals 18 or older willing to commit their time and ideas can register to be part of the social hackathon. How much does it cost? Registration for the Hackathon for Early Care and Education is free. Any associated costs, such as travel, would be covered by participants. How many people can be on a team? Are there any specific requirements about team composition? Teams are encouraged to be inclusive and engage people from a variety of backgrounds and expertise. Teams must include a Lead Nonprofit Agency that has a 501(C)3 status who can provide assistance and receive the grant award to move your idea to implementation should your team win the challenge. More than one nonprofit agency representative can be included on the team if desired. We recommend no more than 10 members per team. What are the eligibility requirements to be a Lead Nonprofit Agency? Must be a collaborative project with at least 2 entities involved. At least one organization is registered as a Charitable Organization with Tennessee Secretary of State or has current exemption. If you have not yet registered or your registration is expired, you can register here: https://sgssos.tn.gov/login.aspx. You will be required to submit your registration as part of the follow up process if your organization is chosen to receive funds. At least one organization must have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)3 of Internal Revenue Code or has a fiscal sponsor that is 501(c)3. This organization will serve as the lead and receive funds if the project is chosen for implementation. Program serves primarily Knox County residents. How does the social hackathon work? Interested individuals and teams can register between 9.23.22 through 10.27.22 here where participants can also access the Early Care and Education Hackathon Webinar. Each team of up to 10 individuals will include at least one nonprofit agency. Teams can begin developing their ideas as soon as they register and can meet at their discretion leading up to the synchronous Hackathon day. On November 3rd, 2022, teams will gather for the Hackathon (location to be announced), a synchronous working session where they can put the final touches on their idea, network and mingle with other participating teams, their Lead Nonprofit Agency, judges, and UWGK. At the close of the Hackathon day, teams will submit their idea to [email protected] to be reviewed by a panel of judges. The Lead Nonprofit Organization’s team with the winning idea will be awarded the $20,000 grant.