Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships
ID: 344070Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$400K - $28M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344070

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23506
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships" aimed at enhancing participation in AI research and education. This program seeks proposals from minority-serving colleges and universities to develop capacity-building projects and foster partnerships within the National AI Research Institutes ecosystem, thereby promoting inclusion and collaboration in AI innovation. With an estimated total program funding of $17 million and an award ceiling of $28 million, NSF anticipates making approximately 25 awards, with proposals due by October 18, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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