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 (LOI, round 1) | July 16, 2026 (Full, round 1) | December 15, 2026 (LOI, round 2) | January 15, 2027 (Full, round 2) | June 1, 2027 (LOI, round 3) | July 1, 2027 (Full, round 3)
Funding Amounts: $3–4M per award (up to $1M/year for 3 years, possible 4th year); total program funding up to $224M; ~56 awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports state/territory-wide hubs to accelerate AI readiness, workforce upskilling, and broad adoption of AI tools and knowledge through coordinated partnerships.
Key Information: Only one proposal per institution for Coordination Hubs; Letters of Intent are required for each round.
Description
This national-scale initiative, administered by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption across the U.S. The program supports the creation of State/Territory Coordination Hubs—one in every state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory—to strengthen planning, coordinate resources, and rapidly scale effective AI strategies. Unlike programs focused solely on K–16 education, this opportunity also targets businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals, expanding access to AI knowledge, tools, and workforce upskilling. Activities include hands-on assistance, experiential learning (e.g., internships, apprenticeships), and sector-specific coordination. The program seeks to ensure that local and state priorities drive the development of an AI-enabled economy that benefits all Americans.
