EDA AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program
Closed for now
This is a pilot programme announced in 2026; EDA has not published a second round. Monitor eda.gov/funding for a follow-on.
Approximately $25 million available in total for AI workforce training projects.
U.S. Economic Development Administration
public · national
Deadline: cutoff — Applications were due 10 July 2026 at 4:59pm ET.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: ai
- Stage: growth
- Locally registered entity required
Applicants are regional workforce and training intermediaries; small businesses benefit as training participants and partners.
Source. https://www.eda.gov/funding/funding-opportunities/all-opportunities — checked 2026-08-14
"AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program ... Deadline: July 10, 2026"