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AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians

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The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) plans to fund the establishment of the AI3 Action Institute, which will focus on the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence technologies within Native communities. The Institute’s main objectives include monitoring AI developments, identifying practical applications that align with Tribal priorities, and supporting the deployment of AI to enhance socioeconomic outcomes. This includes accelerating economic development, improving workforce participation, advancing community governance, and streamlining service delivery in Indian Country. The initiative aims to reduce the learning curve for Native communities, create an overarching perspective to spot AI opportunities, and build a central knowledge base to document insights and best practices. By fostering AI adoption in a way that respects Tribal leadership and priorities, the AI3 Action Institute seeks to strengthen Tribal governance and maximize community capacity. This effort aligns with the Administration for Children and Families’ broader mission to promote strong families and economic self-sufficiency through workforce engagement. Ultimately, the Institute will help ensure that AI investments contribute to building resilient Native communities with robust economies and empowered families. Contact for this opportunity is Carmelia Strickland at the Administration for Children and Families.

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ANA funds AI3 Action Institute to integrate AI in Native communities, enhancing governance and economy.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Children And Families - AnaView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NAI-0035 AI³ Action Institute Funding Opportunity

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Children And Families - Ana
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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.

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