Federal AI funding hits $3.3B in FY2025 while foundations pledge $500M+ for responsible AI. Our annual report breaks down the numbers, programs, and what comes next.
CA, MA, and MD capture the most federal AI research dollars. We break down why — university clusters, national labs, EPSCoR gaps, and emerging hubs.
The biggest private funders of AI research, ranked by committed dollars — Open Philanthropy, McGovern, Schmidt, Gates, Simons, Moore, and more. How to apply in 2026.
Federal and philanthropic funding for AI in education has surged past $800M. This guide covers NSF AI institutes, Department of Education programs, and foundation grants for school districts, universities, and workforce development boards — with eligibility and application strategy for 2026.
A map of who is actually putting money behind responsible AI -- from NSF and NIST to MacArthur, Ford Foundation, Open Philanthropy, and corporate programs.
Federal agencies, foundations, and international bodies are funding AI in agriculture. Here is where the money is going and how to position your proposal.
The Pentagon is requesting $13.4B for autonomous systems in FY2026. Here is where robotics researchers and startups can compete for funding right now.
From DOE's $320M Genesis Mission to the Bezos Earth Fund's $100M AI challenge, the AI-climate funding landscape has never been larger or more competitive.
From NSF SaTC to DARPA AIxCC, federal agencies are pouring billions into AI-powered cyber defense. A guide to the programs funding this convergence.
Despite NIH budget pressure, hundreds of millions in AI healthcare research grants remain active in 2026. Full breakdown of Bridge2AI, AHRQ patient safety, NSF/NIH Smart Health, BARDA, Gates Foundation, and Google.org — with eligibility, amounts, and current deadlines.
Where nonprofits can find $20K-$500K to fund AI pilots and adoption, from federal programs to private foundations investing in social sector technology.
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs just released $1.27 billion across 34 programs. Universities, nonprofits, and small businesses are all eligible.
NSF AI Institutes ($20M each), NAIRR, ExpandAI, CISE Future CoRe, Smart Health, CAIG, CyberAICorps — 7 programs with 2026 deadlines and award ceilings.
Eleven days into the DHS shutdown, FEMA preparedness grants are frozen, disbursements halted, and new applications stalled. What grant recipients and applicants should do now.
A deep dive into DOE's Genesis Mission, its $320M in AI funding, and how researchers, universities, and nonprofits can access the money.
The EPA Environmental Education Grant Program is funding up to 16 projects nationwide with awards of $200,000–$250,000. Applications through Grants.gov are due March 3, 2026.
EUR 307M in Horizon Europe AI calls closed April 15, 2026. US researchers can participate — but the rules are specific. Here is how to navigate them.
A current catalog of open DARPA AI programs and BAAs — from I2O office-wide to CLARA, ML2P, and SABER. What is funded, what is closed, and how to respond.
The 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance revision, Executive Order 14332, and the 2025 OMB Compliance Supplement are collectively reshaping compliance, oversight, and termination rules for federal awards in 2026.
Most nonprofits waste months chasing the wrong foundations. Here is a research-to-submission system that starts with the funder data — not the proposal.
NIH funded $2.3 billion in AI and ML research in FY2023 alone. Here is how researchers and institutions can find and apply to the growing pool of AI-tagged NIH FOAs.
The National Science Foundation is slashing the number of external reviews required for grant proposals and giving program officers far more power. Every NSF applicant needs to adapt.
A step-by-step guide for AI startup founders applying to NSF SBIR/STTR: topic areas, Phase I vs II, award amounts, success rates, and what NSF reviewers actually want.
The new NSF Tech Labs initiative will fund independent research organizations with massive multi-year awards. Solicitation expected spring 2026.
The One Big Beautiful Bill creates a new above-the-line charitable deduction but introduces floors and caps that could reduce total giving by billions. What nonprofits need to know.
The DoD FY2026 AI budget spans far more than DARPA. ONR, AFOSR, ARL, CDAO, and DIU all fund external researchers — here is how to find their solicitations.
SBIR/STTR expired September 2025 — the longest lapse in 42 years. What it means for Phase I/II awards, active grants & the reauthorization timeline.
California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas are launching billions in state-funded research grants as federal success rates hit historic lows. Here is where the new money is.
USDA is funding AI research across NIFA, ARS, and more — from precision agriculture to food supply chain modeling. Here is where the money actually goes.
USDA NIFA's AFRI Strengthening Agricultural Systems program awards up to $10 million for integrated research, education, and extension projects. The letter of intent deadline is February 26, 2026.
The Department of Education released $169M in FIPSE grants for AI in higher education, civil discourse, and accreditation reform. Breaking down who qualifies and how to position your proposal.
We tested 7 AI grant writing tools on real NIH, NSF & SBIR proposals. 2026 rankings with actual proposal scores — see which tools work.
The House Science Committee passed the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 with a 37-0 vote. Here is what researchers, early-career scientists, and Space Grant institutions should know about the funding signals.
The SBIR/STTR programs expired in September 2025 and Congress has three competing reauthorization bills. Here is what the lapse means for active awards, new applications, and your innovation pipeline.
Granted launches Committee Review — the first AI tool that mirrors real funder review panels with independent multi-perspective critique, deliberation, and consensus-ranked findings.
Granted expanded from 12 to 144 data sources in a single sprint. We now index grants from every U.S. state portal, 15+ international funders, and all major federal agencies.