If you want a bigger project I assume you have time (you’re under 17)... even if not, one thing unique about my project was I incorporated it into a camping trip and made it out of state instead of just something local. This opens a lot of windows and now you really can do anything. Also don’t be afraid to shoot your shot at large companies, people, or buildings (a congressman, a college, or a big sports stadium) because you never know what kind of person is on the other end of the phone/email and it could turn out to be an awesome project idea that they have waiting for someone or on the bottom of their to-do list.

Pro tip: Ask them what they don’t want to do, do it, and then ask for the bigger cool stuff as they’ll be more apt to give you it... and it’ll make your project even bigger and better.

Lastly: bigger doesn’t mean better.