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Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This national competition supports existing community garden projects that are interested in extending their outreach to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), people living with paralysis and other physical disabilities, and older adults.
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Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge | ACL Administration for Community Living Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge The Administration for Community Living (ACL) invites organizations to participate in the Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge.
This national competition supports community garden projects working to expand accessibility, healthy eating, and community connection for people with disabilities and older adults through practical, sustainable approaches. Potential activities may include accessibility upgrades, adaptive gardening tools, and inclusive programming enhancements that help reduce social isolation, support well-being, and improve access to fresh foods.
Key dates for the challenge are provided below. Click the Challenge Details button for additional background, eligibility, and application information. To receive challenge updates, email Cultivatingconnections@acl.
hhs. gov with the subject line “Join List. ” Questions may also be sent to this email address.
Informational webinar (recording) Intent to Apply (optional) Phase 1 winners announced Last modified on 07/14/2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations with existing community garden projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,000 in Phase 1, up to $8,000 in Phase 2. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge is funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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