# Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Safety and Security

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0009226-advanced-artificial-intelligence-ai-research-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344200

> Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation offered grants of up to $250,000 to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on November 28, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0009226 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 28, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.224 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

U.S. Based organizations, including not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations

## What the grant funds

The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ISN/NDF) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). ISN/NDF invites non-profit/non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations based in the United States to submit proposals for a comprehensive assessment focused on the proliferation and security risks associated with advanced AI, particularly during research and development (R&D) stages. Proposals should also address the challenges and risks of both intentional and accidental negative outcomes – including misalignment – resulting from advanced AI R&D. Proposals may not exceed the total availability of funds under this NOFO. ISN/NDF prefers proposals that fully address the scope of work, which is further described in section II of the solicitation. Please review the formal solicitation document for further application requirements.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0009226 still open?

No. It closed on November 28, 2022.

### Who can apply for Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Safety and Security?

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Safety and Security?

Closed November 28, 2022. 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 $250,000 each. About $250,000 in total for one award.

### 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.