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Rural and Indigenous Community Catalyst Program is sponsored by AI Education Project (aiEDU) with funding from companies like Google. This grant initiative by aiEDU aims to improve AI literacy and workforce readiness in rural and Indigenous communities across the U.S. It distributes project-based grants to underserved communities, including local nonprofits and tribal education departments, to support efforts like integrating AI into after-school programs or developing AI lesson plans in Native languages.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Underserved communities, including local nonprofits, tribal education departments, and educational services in 14 specified states. Projects must fit the community and build capacity at a local level. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural and Indigenous Community Catalyst Program is funded by AI Education Project (aiEDU) with funding from companies like Google. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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