The National Science Foundation and its partners support the continued growth of a broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community for the advancement of [Artificial Intelligence] AI and AI-powered innovation, providing a unique opportunity to broadly promote the NSF vision and core values, especially inclusion and collaboration. The Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships (ExpandAI) program aims to significantly broaden participation in AI research, education, and workforce development through capacity development projects and through partnerships within the National AI Research Institutes ecosystem.
All proposers must receive an official invitation via the Concept Outline process to submit a full proposal to this solicitation.
Award information
- Each Capacity
Building Pilots (CAP) award is anticipated to be a standard grant up to $400,000 total budget over two years - Each ExpandAI
Partnership (PARTNER) award is anticipated to be a continuing award in the range of $300,000 to $700,000/year for up to 4 years.
Estimated number of awards: 15 to 25
- 10-15 Capacity Building
Pilots (CAP) awards are anticipated in FY 2023. - 5-10 ExpandAI
Partnership (PARTNER) awards are anticipated in FY 2023.
Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
2023 Full proposal submission windows: June 27 2023 - October 20, 2023 - Window
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