Empowering and Educating Children to Thrive in a Digital Era
Invites proposal submissions to support and promote the well-being of children in the digital age through the use of safe and innovative advanced technologies, including Al and other emerging technologies, as well as thr...
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DeadlineFixedLocationAlabamaTypegrantLevelFederalOpenposted Mar 24, 2026
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Invites proposal submissions to support and promote the well-being of children in the digital age through the use of safe and innovative advanced technologies, including Al and other emerging technologies, as well as through approaches that strengthen digital literacy.Dear Colleague:This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) encourages proposal submissions that empower children to thrive through the safe and innovative use of advanced technology. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is interested in proposals that investigate and advance evidence-based strategies, technologies and approaches, including artificial intelligence (Al) and other emerging technologies, to strengthen children’s safety and privacy online, create and expand educational opportunities for children, support and promote their well-being in the digital age, and strengthen the capacity of and community stakeholders to protect children from online dangers. NSF is also interested in the design of advanced learning environments that help children thrive in the future across formal and informal educational settings.BackgroundTechnologies are rapidly transforming how children and participate in society. Advanced technologies, including AI, present unprecedented opportunities to strengthen children’s safety and privacy online, enhance their well-being and expand opportunities for learning and development in the digital age.At the same time, the ever-evolving digital landscape presents new challenges related to children’s online literacy and well-being in increasingly complex digital environments. Addressing these opportunities and challenges requires research, practical approaches, innovative tools and actionable strategies to ensure children can safely participate in and benefit from advanced technologies, including AI, and grow into the next generation of American innovators.Call for ProposalsIn response to these significant opportunities and challenges, NSF is accepting proposals to support and promote the well-being of children in the digital age through the use of safe and innovative advanced technologies, including Al and other emerging technologies, as well as through approaches that strengthen digital literacy. NSF encourages the community to respond to this challenge through the funding opportunities listed at the end of this DCL. Proposals must meet all the requirements of the corresponding funding program solicitations, including eligibility, applicable deadlines and budget guidelines.Applicants are encouraged to engage with partners from industries, nonprofits and other organizations to strengthen the project outcomes. Strategies may include collaborations with supportive partners, educator professional development, and training and support for parents and other community stakeholders. Proposed innovations must be designed and implemented in age-appropriate ways that support children’s development and active participation in the digital age. Such innovations may include but are not limited to technology applications and tools (for example, AI-powered tutoring systems, virtual learning environments or youth online safety tools), digital literacy initiatives for communities, and related approaches. Compelling proposals often involve interdisciplinary research and collaboration among other stakeholders.This DCL aligns with the First Lady Melania Trump’s "Fostering the Future Together" coalition to ensure children’s wellbeing in the digital age, and with Administration priorities that promote AI literacy and integration into education. It also supports efforts to sustain America’s global AI leadership, as articulated in recent executive orders, including Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth and Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.Importantly, this DCL also aims to advance America’s AI Action Plan by promoting AI literacy in classrooms and communities and by coordinating AI skills development programs.
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Invites proposal submissions to support and promote the well-being of children in the digital age through the use of safe and innovative advanced technologies, including Al and other emerging technologies, as well as through approaches that strengthen digital literacy.Dear Colleague:This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) encourages proposal submissions that empower children to thrive through the safe and innovative use of advanced technology. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is interested in proposals that investigate and advance evidence-based strategies, technologies and approaches, including artificial intelligence (Al) and other emerging technologies, to strengthen children’s safety and privacy online, create and expand educational opportunities for children, support and promote their well-being in the digital age, and strengthen the capacity of and community stakeholders to protect children from online dangers. NSF is also interested in the design of advanced learning environments that help children thrive in the future across formal and informal educational settings.BackgroundTechnologies are rapidly transforming how children and participate in society. Advanced technologies, including AI, present unprecedented opportunities to strengthen children’s safety and privacy online, enhance their well-being and expand opportunities for learning and development in the digital age.At
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