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Closed on Aug 27, 2026

AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035

Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 27, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035
AgencyAdministration for Children and Families - ANA
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.612
PostedJul 30, 2026
DeadlineAug 27, 2026
Award ceiling$3,500,000
Award floor$2,500,000
Expected number of awards1
Estimated total program funding$3,500,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryOpportunity zone benefits
Last updated hereAug 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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...

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