Are you working on a bold solution to improve access to clean water or sanitation? The RELX Environmental Challenge 2025 is now accepting applications from individuals and organizations around the world! This global competition awards innovative projects that demonstrate the potential to create sustainable impact in underserved communities where access to water and sanitation is at risk.
About the RELX Environmental Challenge
The RELX Environmental Challenge is a merit-based global initiative that celebrates groundbreaking ideas designed to:
- Improve safe water access
- Enhance sanitation infrastructure
- Create lasting, scalable solutions for vulnerable populations
Since its launch, the challenge has empowered change-makers by funding impactful projects that address urgent environmental needs using science, innovation, and community-based approaches.
Prize Details
This year’s winners will receive:
- 1st Prize: $50,000 cash grant
- 2nd Prize: $25,000 cash grant
- Bonus: One-year free access to ScienceDirect, with full-text access to 250,000+ environmental science research articles dating back to 2000
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to:
- Individuals or teams
- Nonprofits and for-profit organizations
- Social enterprises and academic innovators
Applicants from any country can participate!
What Kind of Projects Are Eligible?
Your proposal should:
- Focus on improving clean water or sanitation access
- Demonstrate potential for real-world impact and long-term sustainability
- Be scalable and replicable in other communities
- Involve community participation and prioritize equity and inclusion
- Engage multiple stakeholders (e.g., local governments, NGOs, businesses)
Whether it’s a new filtration system, a low-cost sanitation innovation, or a community-led hygiene program—if your idea is impactful, this is your chance to bring it to life!
Application Process
Applying is easy:
- Review eligibility and program requirements
- Prepare your proposal clearly outlining the solution, its impact, and how it can scale
- Submit your application through the official RELX Challenge website
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