ACL Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge

Help expand the impact of community gardens.

The Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge supports inclusive community gardens that promote healthy eating, wellness, and social connection for people with disabilities and older adults.

Community garden organizers are invited to submit ideas to expand accessible gardening programs, provide tools and spaces that improve food access, and strengthen community engagement.

Key information
Sponsoring agency	Administration for Community Living
Start date	05/20/2026 1:51 PM ET
End date	7/16/2027 5:00 PM ET
Challenge type	Creative design and multimedia Business plan
Prizes	Total cash prizes: $600,000 Phase 1: Up to 50 winners, up to $4,000 each Phase 2: Up to 50 winners, up to $8,000 each
Contact	Cultivatingconnections@acl.hhs.gov

Apply for the Connected Communities Challenge

These federal prize competitions are conducted pursuant to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, as amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017. For complete rules, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions, please visit the hosting agency's competition page.

LAST UPDATED: June 5, 2026

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