Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)
About This Grant
The DICE program seeks to develop the theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control to enable a scalable, adaptive, and resilient collective of heterogeneous AI agents that can autonomously execute sustained long-time-horizon missions in contested environments while remaining under human control. In contrast to small-scale, rigid, and fragile centralized orchestration or the high-risk unpredictable nature of ad hoc compositions of AI agents, DICE aims to harness the scalability and adaptability of self-organizing systems while minimizing risks and ensuring that the collective behavior remains predictable and aligned with intended outcomes. This approach mirrors the principles of decentralized self-organization that underpin the internet's own scalability and resilience, where robust global behavior emerges from simple, local rules.
Grant Summary
Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) is a DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2026-08-25 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
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How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-08-25
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) from DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)?
Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) is offered by DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office and is generally open to eligible organizations. 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 Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) provide?
Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) provides an amount that varies by award per award from DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office. 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 Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) deadline?
Applications for Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) are due 2026-08-25 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)?
To apply for Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE), 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 DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office.
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