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AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians

Agency: Administration for Children and Families - ANA

Assistance Listings: 93.612 -- Native American Programs

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Description

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for the AI3 Action Institute – Artificial Intelligence for American Indians. The successful applicant will establish the AI3 Action Institute, which will monitor the pace of AI change, identify responsible and practical opportunities to apply this technology to socioeconomic domains in Native communities, and support its thoughtful integration across Indian Country. Consistent with the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) mission to strengthen families and promote work as the pathway to self-sufficiency, the Institute will leverage AI applications to accelerate economic development, workforce participation, community governance, and efficient service delivery. The primary goals are to (1) reduce the immense learning curve on behalf of hundreds of Native communities; (2) establish a bird’s-eye view to identify opportunities aligned with Tribal priorities and local leadership; (3) optimize deployment of this technology; (4) establish a knowledge manager to accumulate lessons learned and develop expertise and intuition; and (5) strengthen Tribal governance, while maximizing community capacity. Through this approach, the AI3 Action Institute will help ensure AI investments advance strong economies, strong families, and resilient Native communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Government

  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Additional information

These types of organizations may apply based on 42 U.S.C. 2991b:Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes.Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes.Consortia of Indian tribes.Incorporated, nonprofit multipurpose, community-based Indian organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603(29)).Urban Indian Centers.Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs).Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or nonprofit village consortia.Nonprofit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects.Incorporated nonprofit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations.Nonprofit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects.Nonprofit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA.Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians.National or regional incorporated nonprofit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives.Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that serve Native American Pacific Islanders. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Grantor contact information

Description

Carmelia Strickland 833-262-4636

Email

carmelia.strickland@acf.hhs.gov

carmelia.strickland@acf.hhs.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

June 20, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

July 21, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

September 30, 2026

Estimated Project Start Date:

September 30, 2026

Fiscal Year:

2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$3,500,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$2,500,000

Award Minimum

$3,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Opportunity zone benefits

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

May 6, 2026

Archive date:

August 20, 2026

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