Aviva Canada launches second installment of Aviva Community Fund

Round 2 of the Aviva Community Fund competition is officially up for grabs, with $1 million going to a project designed to improve a local Canadian community.Starting today, Canadians can submit ideas on AvivaCommunityFund.org that will have a positive effect on their local community. To start the process, entrants simply write a brief overview of their idea and identify whether it’s a Small Idea (under $25,000), a Medium Idea ($25,000-$100,000) or a Big Idea ($100,000-$500,000). Entrants can upload images and videos to help other Canadians connect with their idea and vote for their cause. The most popular entries will qualify for funding and Aviva will ensure the best ideas receive the financial and practical help they need to get off the ground. Idea submissions will be accepted until Nov. 26, 2010. Semi-finalists will be announced on Dec. 2, 2010 and finalists will be announced on Dec 16, 2010. Winners will be announced on Jan. 25, 2011.Additionally, organizations submitting proposals can now associate their ideas with registered charities. As the competition progresses, the “vote now” button will be replaced with a “donate now” button. Even if an idea does not garner enough votes to win funding, it can continue leveraging its network to collect donations from supporters.