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DFOP0018449

​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (DOS-ACN)

Up to $4,000,000
Due Jul 21, 2026
At a glance
Moderate Complexity

This grant is for projects that aim to prevent the misuse of AI models in chemical and biological fields. The goal is to develop safeguards against these risks. The grant is open to various organizations, including non-profits, educational institutions, and for-profits, and offers funding up to $4 million.

Who it's for: This grant is for domestic non-profit and non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations that can propose projects to help prevent the misuse of AI in chemical and biological fields.

More details

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Proposals exceeding $4,000,000
  • Proposals not addressing key objectives
  • Ineligible organization types
  • Lack of collaboration details if applicable
  • Incomplete application

What You May Need

  • Detailed project proposal
  • Budget plan
  • Organizational information
  • Proof of eligibility
  • Collaboration details if applicable
  • Past performance references
  • Letters of support
  • Project timeline
  • Risk assessment plan

Cautions

  • Ensure proposal aligns with key objectives
  • Do not exceed funding limit
  • Include collaboration details if applicable
  • Meet application deadline

Generated from official source details for readability

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

Tribal Org

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants include domestic non-profit and non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Additionally, other Native American tribal organizations are eligible to apply.

Overview

This grant is for domestic non-profit and non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations that can propose projects to help prevent the misuse of AI in chemical and biological fields.

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Proposals exceeding $4,000,000
  • Proposals not addressing key objectives
  • Ineligible organization types
  • Lack of collaboration details if applicable
  • Incomplete application

Use of Funds

Funds can be used to develop and implement safeguards against the misuse of AI models in the chemical and biological fields. This includes research, development, and collaboration efforts.

Total Program Funding

$4,000,000

Expected Awards

3

Cost Sharing

Not Required

Important Dates

Posted
May 21, 2026
Deadline
Jul 21, 2026(38 days)

Application Checklist

0/9 complete
  • Review key objectives in Section II of NOFO
  • Prepare a detailed project proposal
  • Develop a comprehensive budget plan
  • Gather organizational and eligibility documents
  • Include collaboration details if applicable
  • Compile past performance references
  • Obtain letters of support
  • Create a project timeline
  • Conduct a risk assessment

Award Range

$0 - $4,000,000

Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Total Program Funding

$4,000,000

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