🏛️ Government Prize Contests
Federal agencies run innovation prize competitions with cash awards open to individuals and teams. Browse 56 active opportunities below.
✦ Get AI-MatchedNASA's LunaRecycle Challenge seeks solutions to recycle waste streams generated during long-duration lunar surface missions. The competition carries a total pri…
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table offers a total prize purse of $750,000 for teams that develop a complete space food system for a planetary surfa…
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), presented by Society for Science, is the nation's oldest and most prestigious STEM competition for high school senior…
Idaho Dept. of Commerce community and rural economic-development grants, including Idaho Gem Grants, the Opportunity Fund, and RCIF.
Published 2026-07-02 by Environmental Protection Agency. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing this request for information (RFI) seeking publ…
Published 2026-06-15 by Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is proposing for public comment
Published 2026-06-22 by Transportation Department. FHWA invites detailed proposals for the design, construction, and installation of a National Fallen Highway W…
Hosted by Members of Congress, the Congressional App Challenge invites high school students to create and submit an original software application. Each congress…
Published 2026-05-20 by Health and Human Services Department. The EHIgnite Challenge addresses data usability challenges in single patient electronic health inf…
Published 2026-05-27 by Commerce Department. The Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to
Published 2024-09-24 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing Phase 1 of The Lun…
Published 2025-01-06 by Transportation Department. The annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award (the award) is a component of the Depar…
Published 2025-08-11 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is announcing Phase 2 of the Lun…
Published 2026-01-16 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table is open, and teams that wish to compete may now
Kansas Department of Commerce grants calendar listing statewide government grants and incentive programs with an online application portal.
North Dakota Department of Commerce portal listing nearly 50 grant programs across business, workforce, and community development.
New Mexico Economic Development Department programs including LEDA, JTIP, innovation assistance, and the recurring Adventure Pitch Fest.
IowaGrants.gov central searchable portal listing all State of Iowa grant opportunities.
Iowa Economic Development Authority / Opportunity Iowa programs including the Entrepreneurial Investment Award and CAT grants.
Indiana Economic Development Corporation portal listing state grants and business incentive programs.
Arkansas Economic Development Commission portal listing state grants, incentives, and business assistance programs.
West Virginia competitive State Historic Preservation survey and planning grants with panel review.
North Dakota Women's Business Center funding hub curating grants and small-business funding opportunities.
Travel Nevada's annual Great Nevada Picture Hunt photography contest with cash prizes and category awards.
Nevada GOED Main Street program offering community revitalization grants, scholarships, and organizational development.
Wyoming Department of Education grants page listing education grants and innovative-education trust-fund opportunities.
Vermont League of Cities & Towns aggregated listing of open grant opportunities for local governments and partners.
South Dakota Department of Health filterable public funding page listing public-health grant opportunities.
Rhode Island's statewide Grants Management Office and eCivis-based GMS portal listing public funding opportunities.
NH Department of Safety grants page listing public-safety grant programs for local agencies and nonprofits.
- Browse active competitions on Challenge.gov or our government contest listings. Filter by prize amount, agency, technology area, or deadline.
- Read the prize brief carefully. Understand the problem statement, judging criteria, eligibility requirements, and what a winning solution needs to demonstrate.
- Assess your competitive advantage. Government prize competitions attract serious entrants — identify what unique expertise, technology, or approach gives you a genuine shot at winning.
- Develop your solution within the rules. Many competitions have specific format requirements for submissions — prototypes, reports, videos, or live demonstrations.
- Submit a polished, compelling entry. Clear writing, strong visuals, and a well-articulated solution impact matter as much as the technical merits in many competitions.
- If your entry advances to a finalist stage, prepare for a presentation or demonstration round. Federal competitions often require finalists to present in Washington D.C. or via video.
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