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

Department of StateBureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

AI Overview

Develop safeguards and countermeasures against misuse of AI-enabled chemical and biological models that could enable weapons proliferation. The Department of State seeks innovative solutions to identify risks and leverage nonproliferation opportunities in this emerging threat area.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of State
Funding Amount
Up to $4,000,000
Release Date
June 29, 2026
Due Date
July 21, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

<p>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 p...
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Field UpdatedJul 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM

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Summary for Prospective Applicants

This opportunity is open to a broad range of U.S.-based organizations including academia, nonprofits, for-profits, and small businesses, with approximately $4M available across 3 awards and no cost-sharing requirement, making it accessible to diverse applicant types without additional financial burden.

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Field UpdatedJun 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM

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Summary

This opportunity is open to a broad range of U.S.-based organizations—including universities, nonprofits, and for-profit companies—with no cost-sharing requirement, though federal entities cannot be lead applicants. The program focuses on science and technology research via cooperative agreements or other funding mechanisms.

Description ChangedJun 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM

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This opportunity is open to domestic nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations to develop AI safeguards against chemical/biological weapons proliferation, with proposals limited to available funding and requiring disclosure if partnering with other applicants to this same solicitation.

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