AI Research Grants

The federal government funds artificial intelligence programs through competitive grants posted on Grants.gov. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Applications usually require a project narrative, budget justification, and evidence of organizational capacity. New opportunities post year-round with 30-60 day application windows.

AI Research Grants

National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

Limited Competition: Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Advancing Global Health

University-led Networks for Innovation, Technology, and Expertise (UNITE)

Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions)

ONR FY27 NOFO for Young Investigator Program

BJA FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative

Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)

Egypt Annual Program Statement

Promoting Responsible Investment and Rights-Respecting Production Models

Annual Recurring University Training and Research

Enhancing and Supporting the Network of American Spaces in Armenia

U.S. Mission Iraq EducationUSA Roadshow

National Resource Centers

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World

Supporting Implementation of the REIF in the Great Lakes Region of Africa

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) &ndash; RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)

Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative: New Awards for 2027-2029

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Research Training Programs in The Education Sciences, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305B

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305D

U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Research Training Programs in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324B

About AI Research Grants

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)