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Mini Grants 2026-2027 (Alaska AI Solutions Consortium) is sponsored by University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Engineering. The Alaska AI Solutions Consortium (AISC) is soliciting project proposals from community partners to use artificial intelligence to address a problem in Alaska. The primary goal is to build partnerships and capacity for applied AI research at UAA.
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RAISE Mini Grants – 2026 Community Partner Call – Artificial Intelligence @ University of Alaska Anchorage Information for Community Partners Funded by the NSF under Award #2433241 The Alaska AI Solutions Consortium (AISC), as part of UAA’s Rural AI Solutions & Engagement Project funded by NSF, is soliciting project proposals from community partners in which artificial intelligence is used to help address a problem in Alaska.
The primary project goal is to create partnerships with the community and build the capacity to conduct applied AI research at UAA. The community partner can be any Alaskan organization outside of the university, including large or small businesses, Alaska native organizations, K-12 education, government entities, non-profits, or UA research center.
Build partnerships with the community and build the capacity to conduct applied AI research at UAA. Provide seed funding to encourage further research and collaboration. Step 1 Submit your organization's statement of need (project or problem to be solved using AI).
Skip to step 3 if you are already working with a UAA faculty member. Step 2 Your statement of need is matched with UAA faculty member(s) who can facilitate the project.
Step 3 Develop proposal with UAA faculty Step 4 Submit full proposal (submitted by UAA faculty) Use this link to submit your Statement of Need Frequently Asked Questions Partner Statement of Need: September 21, 2026 Full Proposal: October 7, 2026 Award Announcement: November 2, 2026 Project Update/Presentation: March 1, 2027 Final Report: July 15, 2027 Follow the UAA College of Engineering for Updates
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any Alaskan organization outside of the university, including large or small businesses, Alaska Native organizations, K-12 education, government entities, and non-profits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 21, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Mini Grants 2026-2027 (Alaska AI Solutions Consortium) is funded by University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Engineering. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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