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Challenge. gov is sponsored by General Services Administration (GSA). Challenge.
gov allows Federal agencies to crowdsource ideas from the public to solve problems through prize competitions. Hackathons are a common format for these challenges, encouraging innovative solutions from individuals and teams.
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mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal The Challenge. gov platform has been sunset, and the site’s content has moved.
Challenge and prize competition content has moved The Challenge. gov platform was sunset on March 30, 2026. The content has moved to other government websites.
At the links below, the public can still find information on active challenges, and federal challenge managers can find information on running challenges.
If you want to participate in federal challenges and prize competitions, visit the You can explore and learn about: Active federal challenges Other federal websites that list challenges Find resources for public innovators Explore guidance and resources about running challenges and prize competitions on GSA. gov .
These resources cover: How to plan and run a prize competition How to join the Challenge and Prize Community of Practice Federal laws and requirements Best practices and a toolkit for managing challenges Find resources for federal challenge managers FAQs for public innovators Can I still participate in federal challenges and prize competitions? Yes. Federal agencies will continue to run challenges and prize competitions.
Where can I find federal challenges now? FAQs for federal challenge managers Can I still run a challenge or prize competition? Yes.
Federal laws encourage agencies to use challenges and prize competitions to support innovation. This policy has not changed. What changed when the Challenge.
gov platform was sunset? There is no longer a portal for you to manage challenges. As a federal challenge manager, you now need to: Promote challenges on your own website or other channels.
Provide your own application and participation process. Follow federal guidelines and best practices. Where can I get help running a challenge?
GSA provides guidance , including the Prize and Challenge Toolkit (PDF, 1. 8 MB, 71 pages) . There is also a Challenge and Prize Community of Practice where you can ask questions and share resources with other federal challenge managers.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: People or teams submitting ideas or solutions; typically U. S. citizens or permanent residents, or entities based in the U. S. (varies by challenge). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Challenge.gov is funded by General Services Administration (GSA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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