CIRT National Design and Construction Competition
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: Presents three real-world project challenges to judge students' ability to make reasoned, coherent, and clear presentations on design and construction approaches.
What Students Do:
- Develop innovative solutions blending architecture, engineering, and construction management
- Address realistic and responsive design solutions within time, budget, and constructability constraints
- Prepare presentations to compete for top honors
Competition Focus:
- Design and construction problem-solving
- Innovation in the AEC industry
- Team-based project development
- Presentation skills to industry leaders
Geographic Scope: National (20th anniversary program)
Eligibility: ACE Mentor Program students
Contact Information:
- Address: 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Email: Contact through website
- Website: acementor.org
How to Apply
Application Process
- Teams will work over coming months to refine their concepts
- Teams prepare to present to industry leaders
- Competition judged on design quality, construction feasibility, and presentation clarity
- For specific registration and team formation details, visit the competition homepage or contact your affiliate
What ACE Mentor Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
ACE Mentor Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Inc reported $450K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $20K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Orange, CA.
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The Miller Foundation · Orange, CA
$20K
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Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- STEM education
- Academic enrichment
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