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NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This is a nationwide effort to boost artificial intelligence readiness in every U.S. state and territory, enabling all Americans to understand, apply, and create with artificial intelligence. It aims to empower businesses, especially small and emerging businesses, to adopt AI to increase competitiveness.
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TechAccess: AI-Ready America | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation TechAccess: AI-Ready America Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
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Supports a coordinated national network of state and territorial hubs, partnerships and pilot initiatives that expand AI literacy, workforce skills and real-world adoption — helping communities, businesses and governments effectively use and benefit from AI.
A national program to coordinate readiness and accelerate deployment Supports a coordinated national network of state and territorial hubs, partnerships and pilot initiatives that expand AI literacy, workforce skills and real-world adoption — helping communities, businesses and governments effectively use and benefit from AI.
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.
(1) State/Territory Coordination Hubs (Coordination Hubs) – one in every state, the District of Columbia (DC), or territory in the 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.
Updates and announcements AI-Ready America seeks merit reviewers Office hours for TechAccess: AI-Ready America AI-Ready America Program Directors June 11, 2026 - AI-Ready America National Lead Webinar April 23, 2026 - NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America Q&A Webinar April 14, 2026 - NSF TIP Introductory webinar: AI-Ready America Program Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Division of Innovation and Technology Ecosystems (TIP/ITE) Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that can establish AI-ready Coordination Hubs (colleges, workforce training providers, nonprofits, apprenticeship sponsors for the Maryland example). The broader initiative aims to empower businesses, especially small and emerging businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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