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ACL Selects 70 Phase 1 Winners in Challenge to Make Community Gardens More Accessible

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  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)

  • October 23, 2026

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    On October 23, 2026, ACL named 70 Phase 1 winners in the nationwide Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge.

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    Teams from 37 states and Tribal communities proposed ways to improve community garden access for people with disabilities and older adults.

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    A multidisciplinary expert panel selected winners based on accessibility strategies, sustainability, and community partnerships.

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    Each Phase 1 winner will receive $4,000 and may advance to Phase 2 to implement plans and monitor outcomes.

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    Phase 2 proposals are due by May 2027, and teams may receive an additional prize of up to $8,000 based on implementation results.

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ACL Announces 70 Phase 1 Winners of the Cultivating Connected Communities Prize Challenge

  • by Administration for Community Living (ACL)

  • October 23, 2026

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