Funding Challenges

Under Pressure

Alleviating the pressures young people face in today's tech-driven world.

About This Challenge

Today's young people are growing up in a world where pressure never pauses and is amplified by technology and social media.

The Under Pressure Challenge invited applicants to design solutions that alleviate these pressures, spark hope and help young people navigate life on and offline with confidence and agency.

Read the full RFP

This challenge is closed at this time.

AWARDED
Spring 2025
Number of Applicants
176
Number of Grants
10
Total Funding
$950,000

This challenge is made possible by:

With additional support from our ecosystem partner:

We’re creating an

ecosystem of solutions

Through our Funding Challenges we provide resources to youth-focused nonprofits pushing bold new ideas that ease digital pressures and strengthen youth wellbeing.

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Lonely Hearts Club

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Call Me Maybe

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Oops!...AI Did It Again

Empowering teens to navigate a world reshaped by artificial intelligence.

Under Pressure

Alleviating the pressures pre-teens and teens face in today's tech-driven world.