In a recent Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), the National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an invitation for supplemental funding requests from current Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) and Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grantees to test, integrate, or build upon AI-based career learning opportunities and workforce preparation efforts for high school students.
To be eligible for additional funding, proposals must demonstrate partnership among community colleges, high schools, and industry collaborators. Supported activities include curriculum development, micro-internships, hands-on training, certification programs, and dual enrollment opportunities.
To determine eligibility prior to official proposal submission, contact the “Expanding AI Career and Skilled Technical Workforce Opportunities in Support of High School Students” program leads by providing a two-page summary of the planned funding request, including its budget, to:
- [email protected] for current ExLENT awardees
- [email protected] for current ATE awardees
If approved to submit, supplemental requests are due by December 15th, 2025.
NSF ATE and ExLENT program officers will be holding two upcoming information sessions to discuss this funding opportunity, share details of the DCL, and answer any questions. Register for one of these webinars below by visiting this link.
- September 10th, 1:00PM-1:50PM EST
- October 14th, 2025, 3:00-3:50PM EST
Information sessions will also be held at the ATE PI meeting in October 2025 and the ExLENT PI meeting in November 2025.
For more information on eligibility and submission, view the full DCL from NSF.
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