The 14th Annual call for nominations is now open!
Nomination due date: January 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The Arctic Inspiration Prize has three prize categories.
Each prize category has two documents: a nomination guide and a nomination template. Nomination Guides contain important information about each prize category, including the eligibility and selection criteria, how to get feedback on your project idea’s eligibility by submitting a letter of intent, how to submit a nomination, etc. Nomination Templates are the editable documents that teams download, complete with their information, then submit to the Arctic Inspiration Prize as the nomination package. Teams must use the Nomination Templates provided.
We’ve created a new Excel tool to assist you in calculating your project budget. Please note that you must add all budget details to the budget table in the Nomination Template before submitting your nomination.
These documents will be updated every prize cycle. It is important that you use the current prize cycle’s template.
- $1 MILLION PRIZE CATEGORY: One team can win $1 million
- AIP PRIZE CATEGORY: Up to four teams can win up to $500,000 each
- ARCTIC INSPIRATION YOUTH PRIZE CATEGORY: Up to seven youth teams can win up to $100,000 each
See an example budget here.
Need help?
- Infuse by Small Economy Works is a program that can help youth gain grant writing skills and access micro-grants along the way. The program helps participants break down the application process into bite-size pieces and develop their ideas step-by-step. (Youth are those 30 years old and under).
- Our webinars will walk you through the application process.
- Your local Region Manager can answer your questions.
