DHS Prize Competitions
Since 2015, the Department of Homeland Security has run over a dozen prize competitions, engaging public solvers ranging from students and hobbyists to small business owners and academic researchers. The rules for each prize competition vary. Read the guidelines posted for each prize competition to determine if you’re eligible to enter the prize competition.
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White House Releases Federal Prize and Citizen Science Authority Report

The White House Office of Science and Technology released the Implementation of Federal Prize and Citizen Science Authority for Fiscal Years 2019-20 report. This biennial report to Congress details federal efforts to stimulate innovation and partnership and expand the American public’s participation in prize competitions and citizen science. Many exciting examples of prizes, challenges, crowdsourcing and citizen science projects are highlighted in the report. Find out how to access the report and learn more!
For questions on the Department of Homeland Security’s Prize Competitions, contact the team at PrizeAuthority@hq.dhs.gov.