The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is seeking high-impact project proposals from agencies to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption and modernize permitting technologies.

TMF said agencies should propose projects that support implementation of Trump’s memorandum on updating permitting technology. The fund noted that permitting and environmental review processes are critical to economic growth, energy development, and national security, but current systems often rely on outdated technology that slows decision-making and limits data sharing.

The second funding track focuses on helping agencies prepare data, infrastructure, and operations for AI deployment. According to the TMF, agencies face significant challenges due to legacy systems that are not equipped to support modern AI tools and workflows.

“The pace of technological change means agencies urgently need to securely access modern AI capabilities; help staff translate programme needs into code and workflows; and apply AI models and tools to high-quality, well-governed data,” the TMF said.

The fund added that many agencies lack the data structures, infrastructure, and governance frameworks needed to generate “meaningful, traceable, and trustworthy insight when processed by modern tools.”

Acting TMF Executive Director Jessie Posilkin said the fund was “made for moments like this, where agencies can’t afford to wait on budget and procurement cycles.”
Federal agencies have until July 24 to submit proposals, with approximately $200 million in potential funding available for selected modernization initiatives.