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RAISE Mini Grants for Community is a grant from the University of Alaska Anchorage and the Alaska AI Solutions Consortium (AISC), funded by the National Science Foundation, that funds applied artificial intelligence research in partnership with Alaskan community organizations. The program provides seed funding to projects in which AI is used to address a real problem in Alaska.
Eligible applicants include any Alaskan organization outside the university system, including businesses, Alaska Native organizations, K-12 schools, government entities, nonprofits, and UA research centers. Community partners are matched with UAA faculty to develop and submit full proposals collaboratively.
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RAISE Mini Grants – Community – 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 19, 2025 Full Proposal: October 17, 2025 Award Announcement: November 7, 2025 Project Update/Presentation: March 2026 Final Report: August 1, 2026 Follow the UAA College of Engineering for Updates
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 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 centers. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified (seed funding) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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