Contestant Info

We are now accepting applications!

Here is what you need to know to be a contestant in the next season of C3 Challenge

Show Concept:

9 contestants will be chosen to compete.
3 contestants will compete in each qualifying round in front of our judges. The 3 winners of each qualifying round will receive $5,000 and advance to the final round
1 contestant will be chosen in the final round to receive the grand prize donation of $25,000.

Applicant requirements:

Must be a Christian organization
Must be headquartered within 100 miles of Dallas, TX
Must be under 2 million in revenue (a copy of your most recent 990 tax form will be requested)
Must be in existence for 3+ years

If you meet our requirements, we invite you to apply to be one of our next contestants.

If your application is chosen, you will be notified and asked to sign an agreement and release form, and receive specific filming dates/times.

Expect to spend 3-4 days in production: 1 day on location featuring the work of your organization, and 2-3 days in our studio for interviews and qualifying/final rounds.
Each contestant will be assigned a coach to assist with crafting a compelling pitch for the qualifying/final round.
In each qualifying and final round, contestants will have 2 minutes to present their pitch and answer questions in front of the judges.
Viewers of the show will have the opportunity to give to any of the nonprofit contestants.
Contestants will be listed on the C3 Challenge website and mentioned in social media posts.

APPLY NOW

This application is for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who meet the following requirements:*
Must check all boxes to apply:
- Must be a Christian organization
- Must be headquartered within 100 miles of Dallas, TX,
- Must be under 2 million in revenue
- Must be in existence for 3+ years
Name of Organization*
Website of organization*
Phone number of Organization*
Address of organization*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Executive Director/President/CEO*
First Last
Contact person*
First Last
Contact Phone*
Contact email*
Description of organization: include mission (Limit to 50 words)*
Provide a description of the project you want funded, including the anticipated number who will be served. Also indicate whether this project is an extension of an existing service or if it is an entirely new project. (Limit to 500 words.)*
Describe the need that this request addresses. (Limit to 100 words.)*
Provide a timeline for implementing this project, including start-up and completion.*
Provide this year's annual budgeted revenue of your organization*
Upload most recent 990 tax form*
Upload any additional marketing material
Consent*
I agree to the terms of use
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that you are doing so solely for purposes of applying to and potentially being considered by Producer to be a participant on C3 Challenge and will not receive any compensation or credit for making a submission. BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, YOU ARE ACCEPTING AND AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF USE. You understand that your submission is not confidential nor submitted in confidence or trust and no confidential or fiduciary relationship is intended or created by submission. You further understand that C3 Challenge, Bee Productions, and SmoothStone (known as C3 Challenge Entities) are diversified companies who may possess or come to possess information similar or identical to information contained in your submission, and you agree that any such similarity or identity shall not give rise to any claim or entitlement, whether for compensation, credit or otherwise. By making a submission, you hereby release C3 Challenge Entities and their respective directors, officers, shareholders, members, employees, and licensees from any and all claims or liabilities relating to your submission.