| Over the past year, the world has faced a series of profound challenges that have tested the resilience of governments, communities, businesses, and individuals. In addition to humanitarian and geopolitical impacts, natural disasters—including destructive wildfires, floods, and severe storms—have battered various regions, displacing communities and straining emergency response systems. These events underscore the pressing need for robust strategies to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to such multifaceted shocks. To help government move forward, the National Academy of Public Administration, IBM Center for the Business of Government, and IBM Institute for Business Value are announcing a new and second round of the Future Shocks Challenge Grant competition. Read the results of our first challenge grant, which brought significant insights forward, culminating in the publication of "Resilience in Action: Crisis Leadership through Innovation, Collaboration, and Human-Centered Solutions," which presents four case studies from around the world demonstrating how innovative strategies and strong partnerships can enhance preparedness and response. For this second round, we are particularly interested in case studies which include innovative applications of technology that have already been piloted or implemented since 2023. Submissions should focus on solutions from international, U.S. federal, state, or local government organizations. The Challenge Grant will award $1,000 to each winner to produce essays for publication. The Challenge Grant process is straightforward: - Stage Two: The National Academy of Public Administration, the IBM Center, and the Institute for Business Value will review proposals and select 10 to 15 finalists who will each be offered a $1,000 Challenge Grant to prepare a longer essay (up to 1,500 words) describing the future shock program. We will announce the winning proposals by June 13, 2025.
- Stage Three: The winners of the Challenge Grant will prepare their essays for publication by the IBM Center. The 1,500-word essays will be due to the Center by August 1, 2025.
Please let us know if you have any questions. Note: Per our past practices, government employees are unable to receive funding but are welcome to apply. If an award is made, the case study will be published and shared. | 
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