DFOP0017898: Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy notices from 2026.
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $4.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on May 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Award floor$4.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, U.S.-based for-profit organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cyberspace and Digital Policy awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (59% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program tackles key obstacles to deploying and adopting artificial intelligence internationally. FAIIA advances the U.S. vision for AI innovation, competition, application, and governance. The program addresses several critical challenges. First, it opposes burdensome regulations that could hinder private sector innovation and undermine U.S. technological leadership. Second, it counters China’s efforts to expand its authoritarian influence through AI, which promotes pro-China narratives, creates technological dependencies, and enables censorship. Additionally, FAIIA responds to China’s false claims that the United States is restricting international partners’ access to AI solutions.
Who has won Cyberspace and Digital Policy grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cyberspace and Digital Policy (19.665) awarded $57.8 million across 19 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation | Virginia | 2 | $19.4 million |
| Aptelecom LLC | Florida | 1 | $10.0 million |
| Atlantic Council of the United States, Inc. (the) | District of Columbia | 2 | $5.1 million |
| CQR Inc. | New York | 1 | $3.9 million |
| FPF Education and Innovation Foundation | District of Columbia | 1 | $3.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DFOP0017898 still open?
No. It closed on May 11, 2026.
Who can apply for Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption?
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption?
Closed May 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.0 million each.
Who has won Cyberspace and Digital Policy grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation, Aptelecom LLC, Atlantic Council of the United States, Inc. (the). The program made 19 awards worth $57.8 million in that time.