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Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

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

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…

Agency
Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Deadline
Jul 21, 2026 (9 days left)
Award ceiling
$4,000,000
Total program funding
$4,000,000
Expected awards
3
Opportunity #
DFOP0018449
CFDA
19.224
Cost sharing
Not required
Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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About this opportunity

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.

Who can apply

U.S. Federal Government Entities. Lead applicant organizations must be based in the U.S. to be eligible.

How to apply

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