Problem Statement Submission
The problem statement submission for The Opportunity Project (TOP) 2023 sprint cycle is now open.
The deadline for Summer 2023 problem statement submission passed on May 5th, but we will accept late submissions on a case-by-case basis and recommend submitting as soon as possible. We will be reviewing submissions for Fall 2023 sprints on a rolling basis until Friday, May 26, 2023.
- Review the guidelines: Before you start drafting your problem statement proposal, please review the problem statement guidelines below.
- (Optional) Set up a call with our team: We encourage you to reach out to us at census.opportunityproject@census.gov to schedule a call in which we can help you brainstorm, learn more about your interest in TOP and potential problem statements, and provide early feedback.
- Submit your proposal by May 26th: To submit a topic, please download and complete the Problem Statement Proposal Template below and email it to census.opportunityproject@census.gov with the subject line “Problem Statement Proposal - [name of organization]”.