Total cash prizes
$1,800,000
Prize description
Phase 1 FY24 (Identification of existing innovative and impactful programs): Up to 20 submissions may be selected to each receive a prize of up to $50,000.
Phase 2 FY26 (Awarding sustainable programs that have successfully expanded and/or replicated): The participants selected to receive a prize in Phase 1 may compete for consideration to receive a prize in Phase 2. Up to 8 submissions may be selected to each receive a prize of up to $100,000.
All winners will be notified via email.
Winners will be expected to present their program for Office on Women's Health staff and members of the public at the end of each phase. This presentation may be virtual, or in-person and prize funds may be used to facilitate this presentation.
Prizes awarded under this Challenge will be paid by electronic funds transfer and may be subject to Federal income taxes. HHS will comply with the Internal Revenue Service withholding and reporting requirements, where applicable.