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AI³ Action Institute (Artificial Intelligence for American Indians Action Institute) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Administration for Native Americans (ANA). This grant funds the establishment of a national institute to support Native American communities in understanding, adopting, and responsibly using artificial intelligence for economic development, workforce participation, governance, and service delivery, while building local e…
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Opportunity Listing - AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians Agency: Administration for Children and Families - ANA Assistance Listings: 93. 612 -- Native American Programs Last Updated: July 30, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for the AI3 Action Institute – Artificial Intelligence for American Indians.
The successful applicant will establish the AI3 Action Institute, which will monitor the pace of AI change, identify responsible and practical opportunities to apply this technology to socioeconomic domains in Native communities, and support its thoughtful integration across Indian Country. Consistent with the Administration for Children and Families" (ACF) mission to strengthen families and promote...
work as the pathway to self-sufficiency, the Institute will leverage AI applications to accelerate economic development, workforce participation, community governance, and efficient service delivery.
The primary goals are to (1) reduce the immense learning curve on behalf of hundreds of Native communities; (2) establish a bird"s-eye view to identify opportunities aligned with Tribal priorities and local leadership; (3) optimize deployment of this technology; (4) establish a knowledge manager to accumulate lessons learned and develop expertise and intuition; and (5) strengthen Tribal governance, while maximizing community capacity.
Through this approach, the AI3 Action Institute will help ensure AI investments advance strong economies, strong families, and resilient Native communities. Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Federally recognized Native American tribal governments These types of organizations may apply based on 42 U.S.C.
2991b:Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes. Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes.
Consortia of Indian tribes. Incorporated, nonprofit multipurpose, community-based Indian organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29)).
Urban Indian Centers. Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs). Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or nonprofit village consortia.
Nonprofit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects. Incorporated nonprofit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations. Nonprofit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects.
Nonprofit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA. Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians. National or regional incorporated nonprofit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives.
Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that serve Native American Pacific Islanders.
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity. Grantor contact information carmelia.
strickland@acf. hhs. gov carmelia.
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strickland@acf. hhs. gov File name Description Last updated Full_Announcement_HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035.
pdf Full Announcement HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035. pdf Jul 30, 2026 08:26 PM UTC Link to additional information https://www. acf.
hhs. gov/ana Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. Funding opportunity number : HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Opportunity zone benefits Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tribal governments, Native organizations, and eligible nonprofit organizations. Only one award will be made; 20% cost share required (waivers possible for certain applicants). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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AI³ Action Institute (Artificial Intelligence for American Indians Action Institute) is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Administration for Native Americans (ANA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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