Mott Million Dollar Challenge 2026
Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
high school
partially funded
United States
Opportunity Overview
π About Mott Million Dollar Challenge
The Mott Million Dollar Challenge is a national innovation competition for kids and teens in grades Kβ12, supported by funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and powered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
π° Benefits of Mott Million Dollar Challenge
- Across the competition, a total of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) in prize money will be awarded to young people.
β Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, you must meet the following requirements:
- Youβre in grades Kβ12 (or in that age range as of February 27, 2026).
- You live in the United States (50 States and Washington DC).
- You can be in public school, private school, charter school, homeschool, online school, or a youth program. If youβre learning and growing here, you belong here!
π Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
- To apply, visit the Mott Million Dollar Challenge application portal.
- Submit your application via this link.
π Contact Information
For more details, visit the official Mott Million Dollar Challenge website.
This opportunity is a fantastic chance for young innovators to showcase their creativity and compete for significant prize money. Don't miss out!
Benefits
- Across the competition, a total of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) in prize money will be awarded to young people.










