[Coefficient Giving](https://coefficientgiving.org/apply-for-funding)

May 11, 2026: Expression of Interest (EOI) / applications close (deadline: 11:59pm PT)

Over $100 million expected to be awarded in 2026; both small grants and multi-year organizational grants available.

Supports ambitious projects to prevent and mitigate engineered biological threats, focusing on transmission suppression, technical safeguards, policy, and field-building.

--- ## Description This opportunity from Coefficient Giving supports innovative projects that aim to prevent, detect, or respond to engineered biological threats, with a special focus on risks at the intersection of advanced biotechnology and artificial intelligence. The fund is open to a broad range of proposals, including those that address transmission suppression (such as scalable PPE and air disinfection), technical safeguards and governance (including AI-bio risk mitigation, synthesis screening, and misuse detection), policy and advocacy (educating decisionmakers and developing governance frameworks), and field-building (attracting and supporting talent in biosecurity). Projects that are ambitious, scalable, and have the potential for significant impact are especially encouraged. The program welcomes applications from both new and previously funded teams or individuals. If your proposal does not neatly fit within the core categories but is highly aligned with catastrophic biosecurity risk mitigation, you are still invited to apply. --- ## Due Dates - May 11, 2026: Expression of Interest (EOI) / applications close (deadline: 11:59pm PT) Applicants will be notified of decisions by the end of June 2026. Selected projects will be invited to submit further details for a full grant investigation, which typically takes 1–2 months. --- ## Funding Amount - Coefficient Giving expects to award over $100 million in grants for this initiative in 2026. - Funding is available for a wide spectrum of project sizes: from small, independently-led initiatives to multi-year grants for organizations. - There is no strict minimum or maximum award size; funding is tailored to the scope and ambition of the proposed work. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals and organizations worldwide. - Both new applicants and previously funded grantees are eligible. - Proposals should address prevention, detection, or mitigation of catastrophic biological risks, particularly those involving engineered pathogens or AI-enabled biological threats. - Projects outside the main focus areas may be considered if they present exceptionally compelling approaches to catastrophic biosecurity risk. --- ## Application Process - Submit a short Expression of Interest (EOI) (maximum 500 words) via the [online form](https://fillout.coefficientgiving.org/t/5g9yss4Q9eus?campaign=reclWug4dUdhq7RVF). - Applications close on May 11, 2026, at 11:59pm PT. - All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of June 2026. - Selected applicants will be invited to provide additional details for a full grant investigation (typically takes 1–2 months). - Feedback and proposal refinement may be offered during the investigation stage. - If your project is better suited for another funding program, your application may be redirected with notice. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is open to a broad range of innovative and impactful proposals, including but not limited to the highlighted focus areas. - Past grants have supported projects in PPE stockpiling, AI-bio risk evaluation, policy advocacy, and field-building fellowships. - Individuals interested in transitioning into biosecurity careers may also apply to the [Career Transition Development Funding](https://coefficientgiving.org/funds/global-catastrophic-risks-opportunities/career-development-and-transition-funding/) program. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Instructions](https://coefficientgiving.org/funds/biosecurity-pandemic-preparedness/request-for-proposals-biosecurity) - [Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)](https://fillout.coefficientgiving.org/t/5g9yss4Q9eus?campaign=reclWug4dUdhq7RVF) - [Career Transition Development Funding](https://coefficientgiving.org/funds/global-catastrophic-risks-opportunities/career-development-and-transition-funding/) - [Funder Home Page](https://coefficientgiving.org/apply-for-funding) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://coefficientgiving.org/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Website | [https://coefficientgiving.org/contact](https://coefficientgiving.org/contact) | | General | Use the [contact form](https://coefficientgiving.org/contact) for inquiries | ---

Request for Proposals: Biosecurity

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