nofo DFOP0018449

DOE State Department NDF Grant: Counter AI-enabled molecular model misuse and improve safeguards

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) is running an open competition to fund projects that help identify, assess, and develop safeguards against misuse risks from chemical and biological AI molecular models. Eligible applicants include domestic nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Proposals must match the program…

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…

Funding Source

Agency: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $4M
Award Ceiling: $4M

Eligibility

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

U.S. Federal Government Entities. Foreign Not for Profit Organizations are ineligible.

Dates

Open Date: May 21, 2026
Close Date: July 21, 2026

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