ACL Caregiver AI Prize Challenge
Help family caregivers and the caregiving industry improve care quality and reduce burden through artificial intelligence (AI).
ACL’s Caregiver AI Prize Challenge seeks practical and effective ways to use AI to improve care quality, reduce burden, and strengthen the caregiving infrastructure for the future.
The challenge will recognize and reward innovators who are developing, testing, and scaling AI-enabled tools to support both family caregivers and the direct care workforce.
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| Sponsoring agency | Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Start date | 2/6/2026 9:17 AM ET |
| End date | 2/6/2029 5:00 PM ET |
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| Prizes | Total cash prizes: $2,500,000 |
| Contact | caregiverai@acl.hhs.gov |
Apply for the ACL Caregiver AI Prize 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: March 3, 2026
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