# Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0018586-artificial-intelligence-for-american-competitiveness-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363227

> Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to businesses. It expected to make one award worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 2, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018586 |
| Agency | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.108 |

## 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

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0018586 still open?

No. It closed on August 2, 2026.

### Who can apply for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs accepted applications from businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

Closed August 2, 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 $5.0 million each. About $2.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Center for International Private Enterprise, Inc., Ios Partners, Inc., The Asia Foundation. The program made 20 awards worth $29.8 million in that time.