EDA webinar details $25 million AI Upskill Accelerator pilot, outlines application requirements and July 10 deadline
The Economic Development Administration on May 11, 2026 hosted a webinar detailing an AI Upskill Accelerator NOFO addendum that makes $25 million available in grants (4–8 awards of $1M–$8M), requires 40% applicant match, and sets a July 10, 2026 application deadline; presenters outlined eligibility, phases, reporting and evaluation criteria.
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Justin Tulie, acting director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Economic Development Administration, and Carla Garrett of EDA's workforce team led a May 11 webinar introducing the AI Upskill Accelerator pilot and a concurrent addendum to EDA's existing Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program funding notice.
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