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

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

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OpenLast verified: 2026-06-17

About This Grant

<p>The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). ACN/NDF invites domestic non-profit/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations to submit proposals for projects that will advance the mission of NDF’s efforts to identify, evaluate, and develop safeguards to counter the misuse risks enabled by the proliferation of chemical and biological Artificial Intelligence (AI) models (CBAIMs). Proposals may not exceed the total availability of funds under this NOFO. ACN/NDF welcomes proposals that fully address all or a clearly articulated, targeted subset of the key objectives of this NDF line of effort (Section II). Please indicate whether the proposal involves collaboration with a partner organization that is separately responding to this solicitation.</p>

Grant Summary

​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ is a Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation grant providing up to $4M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-07-21 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

science_technology_and_other_research_and_development

Eligibility

  • U.S. Federal Government Entities are also eligible to apply. Organization must be based in the U.S. to be eligible.
nonprofitsmall businessuniversity

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $4M

Deadline

2026-07-21

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ from Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft 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. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation before the deadline.
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Who is eligible for the ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​?

​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ is offered by Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university. 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 ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ provide?

​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ provides up to $4M per award from Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. 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 ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ deadline?

Applications for ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​ are due 2026-07-21 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

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