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Full proposal due June 16, 2026 by 5pm local time
NSF TechAccess AI-Ready America is a major new initiative to establish AI-ready Coordination Hubs in every U.S. state and territory to expand access to AI knowledge tools training and capacity building. Announced March 25 2026 the initiative is a joint effort of NSF USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Department of Labor and Small Business Administration (SBA).
Each Hub will connect local partners and coordinate AI deployment scale proven approaches based on state and local priorities and address three key gaps: workforce AI literacy small business and local government AI adoption and hands-on learning pathways. Up to 56 Hubs will be funded at up to $1 million per year for three years selected through three rounds of competition. An informational webinar is scheduled for April 14 2026.
This is distinct from NSF ExpandAI which focuses on institutional AI research capacity building and from NSF Expanding AI Career which targets skilled technical workforce opportunities.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. institutions from each state and territory are eligible to apply. Hubs will be selected through three rounds of competition. Applications due June 23 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Informational webinar on April 14 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Full details at nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/techaccess-ai-ready-america and nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/ai-ready. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1 million annually per Hub over three years with potential for a fourth year for Hubs demonstrating continued need. Up to 56 Hubs planned across all U.S. states and territories selected through three rounds of competition. Total program investment expected to exceed $150 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NSF TechAccess AI-Ready America Coordination Hubs for AI Workforce and Community Readiness is funded by National Science Foundation with USDA NIFA, Department of Labor, and Small Business Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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