At a glance
Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs for the science & technology sector. Funding is $2M–$5M. Eligible applicants: For profit organizations other than small businesses. 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. The application deadline is August 2, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $2M–$5M
- Deadline
- Aug 2, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
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.
Who can apply
For profit organizations other than small businesses. 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
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DFOP0018586. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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