Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities
This grant supports projects to identify and develop safeguards against the misuse of AI-enabled chemical and biological molecular models, aiming to reduce proliferation risks and explore nonproliferation opportunities.
Funder: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Due Dates: July 21, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on MyGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000,000 total; award ceiling $4,000,000; expected 2–5 awards; project period up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports research, safeguards, and international engagement to mitigate proliferation risks posed by AI-enabled chemical and biological molecular models.
Key Information: U.S.-based organizations only; proposals must address proliferation risks or leverage AI for nonproliferation; no cost sharing required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF), seeks proposals that address the misuse risks of chemical and biological AI models (CBAIMs). The program aims to identify, evaluate, and develop safeguards to prevent the proliferation of weaponizable chemicals and biomolecules enabled by AI, while also leveraging AI for nonproliferation and threat reduction activities. Projects may include technical assessments, development of mitigation measures, international guidelines, tool creation, and stakeholder engagement, with deliverables such as codes of ethics, best practices, and secure platforms.
