# TechAccess: AI-Ready America

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/26-508-techaccess-ai-ready-america/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361664

> U.S. National Science Foundation offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $3.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make $224 million in total. Applications closed on July 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 26-508 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | $3.0 million |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $224 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.280, 47.070, 47.076, 47.084 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

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 inevery state, the District of Columbia (DC), or territory inthe 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is NSF 26-508 still open?

No. It closed on July 16, 2026.

### Who can apply for TechAccess: AI-Ready America?

U.S. National Science Foundation accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for TechAccess: AI-Ready America?

Closed July 16, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $4.0 million each. About $224 million in total.

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