Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities
Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation · Department of State
At a glance
Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (Department of State). The application deadline was November 12, 2024. Individual awards are listed as up to $4M, with about 3 awards expected and $4M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private colleges & universities, for-profit organizations (not small businesses) and 1 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.224 (Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund).
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Key facts
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2024
- Close date
- Nov 12, 2024
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $4,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $4,000,000
- Expected awards
- 3
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
- Small businesses
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
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, international 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 proliferation risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled chemical design models. Proposals may not exceed the total availability of funds under this NOFO. ISN/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 indicated whether the proposal involves collaboration with a partner organization that is separately responding to this solicitation.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.224
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation
BrownTJ@State.gov
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities, For-profit organizations (not small businesses) and Small businesses. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $4m, total estimated program funding is $4,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity DFOP0016949), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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