Special instructions: In lieu of the 3 -page narrative
required for the limited submission, applicants should submit the 2-page concept
paper as outlined in Section V. Proposal Preparation And Submission
Instructions" of the RFA. All other limited submission requirements apply.

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 program budget, number of awards and average
award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Eligible MSIs can submit a Concept Outline at any time.
Those that have been invited to submit a full proposal can submit a proposal
based on that Concept Outline at any time during one of the submission windows
listed below.

2025 Full proposal submission windows:

March 11, 2025 - June 23, 2025 Window

June 24, 2025 - October 17, 2025 Window