Grant opportunity

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

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation has posted Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number DFOP0018449. The call is relevant to Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

GrantResearch fundingScience, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsUnited StatesScience and Technology and other Research and Development
Funder
Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Application deadline
Application deadline: Jul 21, 2026
Award
Up to USD 4,000,000
Applicant
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Discipline
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Region
United States
Posted
Jun 29, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. It appears under opportunity number DFOP0018449 and is listed for applicants working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.

What it supports

  • Opportunity number: DFOP0018449
  • Funding category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement; Other

Funding and duration

Up to USD 4,000,000

Application deadline

Application deadline: Jul 21, 2026

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.

Call details

Source-based overview

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation has posted Mitigating Proliferation Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence Enabled Molecular Models and Leveraging Nonproliferation Opportunities, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number DFOP0018449. The call is relevant to Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.

Eligibility

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.

Funding and benefits

Up to USD 4,000,000

Themes and supported activities

Opportunity number: DFOP0018449

Funding category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement; Other

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jul 21, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.