TechAccess: AI-Ready America
TechAccess: AI-Ready America funds state-level hubs to boost AI readiness nationwide by coordinating partners, expanding access to AI resources, and supporting workforce upskilling for businesses and communities.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: June 16, 2026 (Letter of Intent, round 1) | July 16, 2026 (Full proposal, round 1) | December 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent, round 2) | January 15, 2027 (Full proposal, round 2) | June 1, 2027 (Letter of Intent, round 3) | July 1, 2027 (Full proposal, round 3)
Funding Amounts: $3M–$4M per Coordination Hub over 3 years (up to 4 years possible); total program funding up to $224M.
Summary: Supports state/territory coordination hubs to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across the U.S. through partnerships, workforce upskilling, and practical AI deployment.
Key Information: Only one proposal per institution for Coordination Hubs; Letters of Intent are required.
Description
This opportunity supports the establishment of State/Territory Coordination Hubs as part of a national effort to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption throughout the United States. The initiative is designed to go beyond K–16 education, targeting businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals to expand access to AI knowledge, tools, and resources. Coordination Hubs will convene statewide partners, develop strategic AI readiness plans, facilitate hands-on AI deployment assistance, and coordinate training and workforce upskilling. Hubs are expected to collaborate with a forthcoming National Coordination Lead and contribute to national best practices and sector-specific initiatives. The program is structured to select up to 56 Coordination Hubs (one per state, DC, or territory) over three rounds, with each Hub serving as a neutral convener and backbone for AI adoption efforts in their jurisdiction.
