NSF DCL: Supplemental Funding Requests to Support K-12 Artificial Intelligence Teams for the Presidential AI Challenge through Community-based Partnerships (NSF 25-036)
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With this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for STEM Education wishes to notify the community of its intention to support supplemental funding requests from the Principal Investigators (PIs) with current active NSF awards from the Directorate for STEM Education to support the Presidential Initiative on Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth.
In response to the Presidential AI Challenge to ignite interest and develop foundational expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) among American youth, NSF aims to leverage funding from large PI communities and provide supplemental funding to support the development of hands-on and experiential learning opportunities, expand early access to high-quality AI learning opportunities, and prepare the future generations to succeed in a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled world. The goal is to support efforts, resources, and outreach for this Presidential AI Challenge widely through different organizations and regions across the nation.
This DCL is designed to provide supplemental funding for current Principal Investigators (PIs) of AI related projects to serve as Team Catalysts, forming and supporting teams to participate in the Presidential AI Challenge through targeted outreach, coordination, and mentorship. For each supplement, the requested amount is up to $25,000. We expect that approximately 100 multi-person teams will be supported to foster creativity, exploration, and innovation in AI learning across grade levels and communities.
The deadline for submission of supplemental funding requests is November 7, 2025.
