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NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America Coordination Hubs Grant Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America initiative, which aims to accelerate AI readiness nationwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Purpose: - Establish State/Territory Coordination Hubs in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories - Hubs will connect partners, strengthen planning and deployment, and scale effective AI approaches - Products/Services Requested: - Organizational coordination and workforce upskilling services - Activities include hands-on assistance, internships, project-based work, and apprenticeships - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity funds organizational and workforce development, not product procurement - Notable Requirements: - Open to unrestricted eligible applicants - Each award is expected to be at least $4,000,000 - Total estimated program funding is $224,000,000 - Focus is on science, technology, and research and development activities - This solicitation is specifically for Coordination Hubs (not for the National Coordination Lead or Catalyst Awards)

Description

TechAccess: AI-Ready America is a national initiative by the U.S. National Science Foundation to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across the U.S. by strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships, filling gaps, and scaling effective approaches. The program supports State/Territory Coordination Hubs, a National Coordination Lead, and AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions. This funding opportunity focuses on Coordination Hubs to connect partners and scale AI readiness efforts locally and statewide. The program emphasizes practical implementation through hands-on assistance and workforce upskilling including internships and apprenticeships.

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