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AI Readiness Assessments

For rural institutions to benchmark and plan their AI journey.

Training Programs

That create rural AI expertise and workforce capacity.

Data Infrastructure

That enables rural communities to control their own data.

Strategic Partnerships

That demonstrate rural America's asymmetric advantages.

Individual & Major Donors

You are citizens who understand that rural prosperity drives national prosperity. Your contributions fund grassroots activities—community workshops, pilot programs, and early-stage research that proves what's possible. You're building the evidence base that unlocks institutional investment and ensures your community has a seat at the AI table.

Major donors ($25,000+): Impact-focused individuals and family offices seeking asymmetric returns in overlooked markets. Your strategic capital funds flagship programs that generate proof points for larger institutional funding rounds—you get first access to emerging rural AI opportunities, direct influence on program design, and recognition as a founding investor in a $115 billion market.

Foundations & Philanthropic Trusts

You are equity-focused and innovation-driven foundations seeking measurable impact in underserved communities. Your grants enable the comprehensive, multi-year programs required to build sustainable rural AI ecosystems—we deliver rigorous evaluation, leverage your investment to unlock federal matching funds, and create replicable models that maximize your philanthropic reach. You're funding systemic change, not temporary relief.

Corporate & In-Kind Partners

You are AI companies, hyperscalers, and enterprises facing talent shortages and escalating operational costs. Your strategic donation gains access to lower-cost rural talent pools, drives enhanced branding in rural markets, and demonstrates corporate responsibility in meaningful ways—workforce development partnerships, brand alignment with rural revitalization, and early positioning in an emerging economic corridor.

In-kind support: Technology providers, cloud platforms, and professional services firms with expert resources and underutilized technology assets. Your donated compute, software licenses, pro bono expertise, and infrastructure access enables CRAI to operate at a fraction of normal costs—you gain brand visibility, relationship development with emerging rural AI leaders, and documented community impact.

Government & Public Grants

You are federal agencies (EDA, NSF, USDA) and state governments mandated to address rural economic development and digital equity. Your funding enables the regional infrastructure, research partnerships, and scalable programs that meet your strategic priorities—we deliver measurable outcomes, leverage every public dollar with private investment, and create the proof points that justify continued appropriations. You're funding the mandate you're already responsible for, executed by rural, technology, and ecosystem experts who understand local context.

Institutional Partners

Academic & Research Institutions: Universities, research labs, and tribal colleges seeking to expand impact and research capacity. Your institutional partnerships provide access to CRAI's rural networks, shared research infrastructure, and co-authored publications—you gain real-world testbeds for AI research and enrollment pipelines from communities we serve.

Nonprofit & NGO Partners: Rural development organizations, tribal advocacy groups, and sector-specific nonprofits whose missions intersect with AI equity. Your collaborative funding enables integrated service delivery and multiplied impact—we provide AI capacity building for your constituents, shared infrastructure that reduces your costs, and enhanced credibility through technical expertise.