Scout | Funding to Mitigate Proliferation Risks from AI Molecular Models and Support Nonproliferation Safeguards

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Funding to Mitigate Proliferation Risks from AI Molecular Models and Support Nonproliferation Safeguards

The U.S. Department of State’s Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund is running an open competition for assistance awards to help develop safeguards against misuse risks from chemical and biological AI-enabled molecular models. Eligible applicants include domestic nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations, and proposals should address the program’s objectives around id…

Source

Agency: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

Award

Total Funding: $4M

Award Ceiling: $4M

Dates

Close Date: July 21, 2026

Open Date: May 21, 2026

Eligibility

nonprofit

small_business

university

For profit organizations other than small businesses

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

Private institutions of higher education

Keywords

nonproliferation

ai molecular models

chemical ai

biological ai

safeguards

chemical and biological

dual use

department of state

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