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TechAccess: AI-Ready America - NSF 26-508 is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This program is a formal partnership between NSF and DOL to support AI workforce readiness. It aims to expand access to AI tools, infrastructure, and training, with a focus on workforce development, education pathways, and regional delivery.
It will establish State and Territory Coordination Hubs to identify resources, deploy AI tools, and coordinate training and workforce development.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See official notice for specific eligibility for State/Territory Coordination Hubs and AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $168,000,000 to $224,000,000 (anticipated total program funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
TechAccess: AI-Ready America - NSF 26-508 is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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