Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities
Agency: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Assistance Listings: 19.224 -- Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund
Last Updated: May 21, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
U.S. Federal Government Entities.
Foreign Not for Profit Organizations are ineligible.
Grantor contact information
Description
ACN/NDF Grants Mailbox acn-ndf-grants@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_Sample_Performance_Indicators_Template.xlsx | Sample Performance Indicators Template | May 21, 2026 07:08 PM UTC |
| FY26_NDF_Project_Proposal_Template.docx | Project Proposal Template | May 21, 2026 07:08 PM UTC |
| Budget_Detail__Budget_Summary_-_TEMPLATE.xlsx | Detailed Budget Template | May 21, 2026 07:09 PM UTC |
| Budget_Narrative_Template.docx | Budget Narrative Template | May 21, 2026 07:09 PM UTC |
| Key_Personnel_Document.docx | Key Personnel Document | May 21, 2026 07:09 PM UTC |
| DFOP0018449_Solicitation.pdf | DFOP0018449 Solicitation | May 21, 2026 07:09 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 21, 2026
Award
$4,000,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0018449
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:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 21, 2026
Archive date:
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