AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Assistance Listings: 93.612 -- Native American Programs
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
Grantor contact information
Description
carmelia.strickland@acf.hhs.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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
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:
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
