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.

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 meritorious prize of up to USD 50,000, but that extra amount is not stored as the main award cap because it is conditional.

Private entities may apply if they are incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States. Individuals, teams, nonprofits, government agencies, and partnerships may also apply under the eligibility rules. AI tools must be at Technology Readiness Level 3 or higher, and applications must show how the tool supports caregivers in home or community settings.

Phase 1 applications are due by email to CaregiverAI@acl.hhs.gov by July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The package must follow ACL's application outline and include a cover page, narrative, appendices, and data output logs where applicable.

The main caveat is that prize amounts for Phases 2 and 3 have not been announced. Applicants must win Phase 1 to move to later phases, so this row models only the open Phase 1 Track 1 prize.