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Content has moved

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.

For public innovators

If you want to participate in federal challenges and prize competitions, visit the Innovation section on USA.gov to find opportunities.

You can explore and learn about:

  • Active federal challenges
  • Other federal websites that list challenges
  • Citizen science projects
Find resources for public innovators

For federal challenge managers

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
  • Contracting support
  • Federal laws and requirements
  • Best practices and a toolkit for managing challenges
Find resources for federal challenge managers

FAQs for public innovators

  1. Can I still participate in federal challenges and prize competitions?
    Yes. Federal agencies will continue to run challenges and prize competitions.

  2. Where can I find federal challenges now?
    USA.gov lists active federal prize competitions and links to agencies that run them.

FAQs for federal challenge managers

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.