HALIFAX: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has launched the Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge

The Challenge encourages people across Canada to help promote vaccine confidence in their communities.

Individuals and/or groups are invited to submit communications proposals for creative and innovative campaigns that engage diverse audiences.

Under the Challenge, 20 finalists will be chosen to receive $25,000 to develop and implement their campaign over 12 weeks.

At the end of the campaign, one finalist will receive a grand prize of $100,000 to reinvest in the protection and promotion of public health in their community.

The deadline to submit a proposal is April 9, 2021, at 3 pm EST.