Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia
Agency: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Assistance Listings: 19.108 -- Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
Description
The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure. The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and private companies) targeted in each country for support would be developed in consultation with State Department and host country governments and based on the geopolitical and economic factors of each country.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional information
U.S. based non profit or non governmental organizations with or without 501(c) 3 status of the U.S. tax code; foreign based non profit organizations or non-government organizations; For profit organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Grantor contact information
Description
SCA-FA-ProgramOfficers@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Sample_Timeline.xlsx | Sample Timeline | Jul 17, 2026 03:45 PM UTC |
| AI__Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_DFOP0018586_update_7.17.26.docx | AI NOFO updated 7.17.26 | Jul 17, 2026 03:44 PM UTC |
| Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final_4.xlsx | Budget Template FY26 | Jul 17, 2026 03:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 2, 2026
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$2,000,000
Award Minimum
$5,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0018586
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 17, 2026
Archive date:
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