TechAccess: AI-Ready America

U.S. National Science Foundation$3,000,000–$4,000,000Closed

Nonprofits Small business Researchers Government / tribal Schools & universities Large award Broad eligibility

Deadline: Jul 16, 2026
Posted: Mar 25, 2026
Award amount: $3,000,000–$4,000,000
Focus areas: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

In plain English

Eligibility is unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to clarification in the full solicitation. This NSF program funds State/Territory Coordination Hubs (one per state, DC, or territory) to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals, with awards from about $3 million up to $4 million. Because only one hub is supported per state/territory, coordination with state priorities is expected. The deadline is within about three weeks.

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Who can apply

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

About this grant

TechAccess: AI‑Ready America is a national-scale initiative to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption across the U.S. by strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships and resources, filling gaps, and scaling what works—so local and state priorities can lead in shaping an AI-driven economy that benefits all Americans. Unlike initiatives centered around K–16 education, AI‑Ready America additionally reaches businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals, among others, expanding access to AI knowledge, tools, and resources. The program also emphasizes practical implementation through hands‑on assistance and workforce upskilling, including experiential learning such as internships, project‑based work, and apprenticeships, to ensure stakeholders can effectively apply and innovate with AI. The program supports: (1) State/Territory Coordination Hubs (Coordination Hubs) – one inevery state, the District of Columbia (DC), or territory inthe United States – connecting partners, strengthening planning and deployment, and rapidly scaling approaches; (2) A National Coordination Lead (National Lead) – facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among Coordination Hubs, coordinating priority economic sectors, and informing national AI strategies; and (3) AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions – a series of topic-driven competitions issued over the course of the program to pilot and scale innovative approaches that address critical national AI readiness needs. This funding opportunity focuses on Coordination Hubs. The National Lead will be funded as an Other Transaction (OT) offered through an Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering.AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions will be announced through an NSF-approved mechanism, with proposals submitted according to the instructions provided at the time of announcement.

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