Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #25-546
NSF solicitation for establishing and operating the NAIRR Operations Center
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
October 01, 2026
Identifier
25-546
NAICS
541715, 541512
The U.S. National Science Foundation is seeking an organization to establish and operate the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC).
Description
The solicitation seeks proposals to establish a community-based organization responsible for visioning, coordination, operations, and development activities for an integrated national infrastructure supporting AI research and education. The NAIRR Operations Center will establish an operational framework, build capabilities and community through partner coordination and a unified web portal, and coordinate with existing NAIRR Pilot operations. The National Science Foundation will oversee award activities through the NAIRR Program Management Office. The program funding and award minimum are $35,000,000, and NSF anticipates making a single award.