Chahal FoundationResearch grantHigh strategic fit
U.S. National Science Foundation
TechAccess: AI-Ready America — Round 2
Statewide coordination hubs for AI readiness, deployment support, training and workforce partnerships.
Three entities. Separate paths.Oct 1, 2026
Published research snapshot
Published research snapshot
- Funding / contract value
- $1M/year × 3 years per coordination hub
- Amount basis
- Hub award; any partner share is undetermined
- Deadline as published
- Dec 15 · LOI, 5:00 PM organization’s local time
- Entry route
- Partner required
- Evidence
- Official page
- Reference
- See organizer page
WHY IT FITS · ANALYST ASSESSMENT
Foundation learning programs and VeerOne implementation services could support a state consortium; leading requires statewide convening capacity.
Recommended next action
Find the relevant state consortium and define a nonduplicative education/deployment work package before the LOI.
Eligibility
NSF-eligible organizations under PAPPG; unaffiliated individuals excluded. One institutional proposal; strong statewide operating capacity expected.
Requirements to verify
- Required Round 2 LOI Dec 15, 2026.
- Full proposal Jan 15, 2027.
- This call is for coordination hubs, not the separate catalyst competitions.
Eligibility and complete application documents must be checked before any submission.
Official links and evidence
Other published milestones
Jan 15, 2027: Round 2 full proposal · 5 PM organization local time
Related entities
VeerOne. Potential role only; no workshare or partnership is assumed.
Checked 2026-10-02T03:25:26Z. Full documents and amendments control. No registration, application, submission or spending has been performed.