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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0018449-mitigating-proliferation-risks-posed-by-artificial/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362991

> Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation offered grants of up to $4.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 21, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018449 |
| Agency | Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 21, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.224 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

U.S. Federal Government Entities. Lead applicant organizations must be based in the U.S. to be eligible.

## What the grant funds

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 proliferation of chemical and biological Artificial Intelligence (AI) models (CBAIMs). Proposals may not exceed the total availability of funds under this NOFO. ACN/NDF welcomes proposals that fully address all or a clearly articulated, targeted subset of the key objectives of this NDF line of effort (Section II). Please indicate whether the proposal involves collaboration with a partner organization that is separately responding to this solicitation.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0018449 still open?

No. It closed on July 21, 2026.

### Who can apply for ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​?

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for ​Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities​?

Closed July 21, 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. About $4.0 million in total across about 3 awards.

### Who has won Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund  grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation, The White Helmets, Global Implementation Solutions. The program made 40 awards worth $51.6 million in that time.