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

Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Nonprofit eligible

This open federal grant from Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs supports community-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 2, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$5M.

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Deadline

Aug 2, 2026

Award amount

Up to $2M–$5M

Expected awards

Posted

Jul 17, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0018586

CFDA

19.108

Opportunity description

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.

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

Funding

Award floor

$2M

Award ceiling

$5M

Agency contact

Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs

SCA-FA-ProgramOfficers@state.gov

Where to apply

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