SFOP0009226: Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Safety and Security
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 International Security-Nonproliferation notices from 2022.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 26, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Total funding$250,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 26, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 28, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund awards averaged $1.3 million; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (19.224) awarded $51.6 million across 40 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation | Virginia | 2 | $7.6 million |
| The White Helmets | 2 | $4.1 million | |
| Global Implementation Solutions | Illinois | 1 | $4.0 million |
| United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs | New York | 4 | $3.7 million |
| Gryphon Scientific, LLC | New Hampshire | 2 | $3.7 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 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.