The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ISN/NDF) is offering this grant to US-based non-profit, non-governmental, educational, and for-profit organizations. This grant is for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive assessment of the proliferation and security risks associated with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly during its research and development (R&D) phases. Proposals should also address the challenges and potential negative outcomes, both intentional and accidental, including AI misalignment, that may arise from advanced AI R&D. The ISN/NDF seeks proposals that thoroughly address the specified scope of work, with awards subject to available funding.
Opportunity ID: 344200
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009226 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Safety and Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.224 — Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. Based organizations, including not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Daniela Cooper CooperDH@state.gov
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