TechAccess: AI-Ready America

Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation

Assistance Listings: 47. 084 -- NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 17. 280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants 47. 070 -- Computer and Information Science and Engineering 47. 076 -- STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)

Last Updated: July 30, 2026

Description

TechAccess: AI‑Ready America is a national-scale initiative to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption across the U.S. by strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships and resources, filling gaps, and scaling what works—so local and state priorities can lead in shaping an AI-driven economy that benefits all Americans. Unlike initiatives centered around K–16 education, AI‑Ready America additionally reaches businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals, among others, expanding access to AI knowledge, tools, and resources. The program also emphasizes practical implementation through hands‑on assistance and workforce upskilling, including experiential learning such as internships, project‑based work, and apprenticeships, to ensure stakeholders can effectively apply and innovate with AI. The program supports: (1) State/Territory Coordination Hubs (Coordination Hubs) – one in every state, the District of Columbia (DC), or territory in the United States – connecting partners, strengthening planning and deployment, and rapidly scaling approaches; (2) A National Coordination Lead (National Lead) – facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among Coordination Hubs, coordinating priority economic sectors, and informing national AI strategies; and (3) AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions – a series of topic-driven competitions issued over the course of the program to pilot and scale innovative approaches that address critical national AI readiness needs. This funding opportunity focuses on Coordination Hubs. The National Lead will be funded as an Other Transaction (OT) offered through an Other Transaction Agreement Solutions Offering. AI-Ready Catalyst Award Competitions will be announced through an NSF-approved mechanism, with proposals submitted according to the instructions provided at the time of announcement.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

• Unrestricted

Additional information

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Grantor contact information

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Link to additional information

NSF Publication 26-508

Archived

Archived: August 15, 2026

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Award

Program Funding: $224,000,000

Expected awards: --

Award Minimum: $3,000,000

Award Maximum: $4,000,000

Funding opportunity number

26-508

Cost sharing or matching requirement

No

Funding instrument type

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation

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Category of Funding Activity

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation

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History

Version: 4

Posted date: March 25, 2026

Archive date: August 15, 2026