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Caregiver AI Challenge

Caregiver AI Challenge Phase 1 — Track 1

Funds United States teams designing AI tools that support caregivers through ACL's Caregiver AI Challenge.

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The Administration for Community Living runs Track 1 of the Caregiver AI Challenge as a COMPETES Act prize competition for AI tools that support caregivers. Phase 1 is the design phase and is currently open for applications.

A maximum of ten Track 1 Phase 1 applications can receive up to USD 100,000 each. ACL also says up to five solutions in named focus areas could receive an additional meritori

Phase 1 design proposals for AI-enabled tools that support caregivers providing support to an individual in their home or community.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: acl.gov