Simpler Grants.gov #362270

Funding forecast for AI3 Action Institute to advance AI in Native American communities

This opportunity is a funding forecast from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to establish the AI3 Action Institute, focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in Native American communities. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Administration for Native Americans (ANA) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for eligible organizations to establish and operate the Institute. - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and operation of the AI3 Action Institute (AI3) - The Institute will: - Monitor AI advancements and identify responsible, practical AI opportunities in socioeconomic domains for Native communities - Support integration of AI to accelerate economic development, workforce participation, community governance, and service delivery - Reduce the learning curve for Native communities and optimize AI deployment - Accumulate lessons learned and strengthen Tribal governance and community capacity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits, or educational institutions serving Native communities - The Institute must align AI opportunities with Tribal priorities and support broad community impact - No specific products, part numbers, or OEM solutions are requested; this is a cooperative agreement for programmatic and technical leadership - Estimated funding is $2,500,000 to $3,500,000 for the project.

Description

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is announcing funding availability for the AI3 Action Institute, which will focus on monitoring AI advancements and applying AI technology to socioeconomic areas within Native communities. The Institute aims to reduce the learning curve for Native communities, identify AI opportunities aligned with Tribal priorities, optimize AI deployment, accumulate lessons learned, and strengthen Tribal governance. The goal is to leverage AI to promote economic development, workforce participation, community governance, and efficient service delivery in Indian Country. This initiative supports the Administration for Children and Families' mission to strengthen families and promote work as a pathway to self-sufficiency.

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