AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians
This grant will fund an institute to help Native American communities use AI for economic development, workforce participation, governance, and service delivery, while building local expertise and supporting tribal priorities.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $2,500,000–$3,500,000 (one award; 3-year project period; 20% cost share required)
Summary: Funding to establish a national institute supporting responsible AI adoption, capacity building, and knowledge sharing in Native American communities.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; 20% cost share required (waivers possible for certain applicants).
Description
This opportunity will fund the creation of the AI³ Action Institute, a national center dedicated to advancing the social and economic self-determination of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders—including communities in American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands—through responsible and equitable adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The Institute will provide a coordinated, community-centered approach to help Native communities understand, govern, and leverage AI for economic development, workforce participation, community governance, and efficient service delivery.
Key activities include building technical capacity, providing education and training, fostering partnerships, monitoring emerging AI trends, facilitating knowledge sharing, and developing resources and best practices tailored to Native priorities. The project aims to reduce barriers to AI adoption, strengthen tribal governance, and ensure that Native communities are equipped to shape their own futures in an AI-driven world.
