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Multi-phase timeline: June 25 informational webinar; July 15 optional intent to apply; August 26 Phase 1 applications due; October 16 Phase 1 winners announced. Stored deadline is null.
"Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL). This competition increases engagement with community garden models that foster healthy eating, wellness, and accessibility, with focused outreach to people with disabilities and older adults.
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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. Intent to Apply (optional) Phase 1 winners announced Last modified on 05/20/2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community garden organizers and other entities focused on advancing accessibility, healthy eating, and community connection for people with disabilities and older adults. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge is funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.