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NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America — State/Territory Coordination Hubs
- Deadline
- 2026-12-15
- Deadline type
- Fixed
- Region
- USA
- Category
- Grant
- Eligibility
- US academic institutions, state/territory government bodies, and coalitions (workforce boards, community colleges, nonprofits) leading a state-level AI-readiness coordination hub. Institutional/consortium applicants only, not individuals.
- Remote
- Not specified
- Last verified
- Verified on 2026-06-19
💡 Large federal funding for institutions building state-level AI workforce and readiness infrastructure — multiple future rounds still open.
Deadline15 Dec 2026 (141 days left)
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Eligibility summaryUS academic institutions, state/territory government bodies, and coalitions (workforce boards, community colleges, nonprofits) leading a state-level AI-readiness coordination hub. Institutional/consortium applicants only, not individuals.
Last verified2026-06-19
CategoryGrant
RegionUSA
Description
NSF's $168M TechAccess: AI-Ready America program funds State/Territory Coordination Hubs at roughly $1M/year each to build statewide AI readiness across K-12, postsecondary, small business, and public-sector populations. Round 1 LOI (June 16, 2026) has passed; Round 2 LOI is due December 15, 2026, with Round 3 LOI due June 1, 2027.
Tags
AI policygrantworkforceUSAinfrastructure
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply?
- US academic institutions, state/territory government bodies, and coalitions (workforce boards, community colleges, nonprofits) leading a state-level AI-readiness coordination hub. Institutional/consortium applicants only, not individuals.
- Is this remote?
- Remote eligibility isn't specified for this listing — check the official source for details.
- Is there a hard deadline?
- Yes — applications close on 2026-12-15.
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