Apply for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia

Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia is a Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs grant providing between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Applications are due 2026-08-02 (closing in 27 days).

How to apply for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia from Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia is offered by Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs and is generally open to small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia provide?

Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia provides between $2M and $5M per award from Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia deadline?

Applications for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia are due 2026-08-02 (closing in 27 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

To apply for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.