Expert advice for every grant — from EPA to DARPA

Our database of 87,000+ grants includes over 4,000 AI-related opportunities. Here are the agencies, dollar amounts, and topics driving the federal AI funding boom.

NSF reviewers reject vague broader impacts in AI proposals. Here are the specific strategies, partnerships, and commitments that funded proposals actually use.

Compare Google, Microsoft, Meta, and NVIDIA research grants against NSF, DARPA, DOE, and NIH federal funding for AI research.

DARPA CLARA funds up to $2M for high-assurance AI combining machine learning with automated reasoning. All software must be released open source under Apache 2.0.

NIH and NSF now scrutinize data management plans for AI projects. Model cards, FAIR compliance, and dataset documentation are where most applicants stumble.

The Department of Energy released 26 science and technology challenges under its Genesis Mission, backed by $320 million in AI investments. The initiative targets everything from autonomous labs to grid modernization.

The Genesis Mission is the most ambitious federal AI-for-science initiative ever launched. Here is how the consortium, 26 challenges, and new platform reshape funding.

The European Commission opened EUR 307.3M in Horizon Europe AI calls closing April 15, 2026. Here is how non-EU teams can compete for a share.

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President Trump signed the FY2026 appropriations package on February 3. NIH, NSF, DOE, and ARPA-H all survived proposed cuts. A detailed scorecard for grant seekers.

Practical strategies for domain experts writing AI-integrated grant proposals, from framing ML methodology to preempting common reviewer objections.

Federal appeals courts and the FY2026 appropriations bill have both blocked the Trump administration push to cap indirect cost reimbursements at 15 percent. Here is what happened and what comes next.

US agencies are funding cross-border AI research at record levels. A guide to bilateral programs, Horizon Europe access, and the IP and visa issues that trip teams up.

Ten foundations pledged $500M over five years for responsible AI. Who is funding what, when grants open, and how to position your proposal.

After court settlements with state attorneys general and the ACLU, NIH is re-reviewing more than 5,000 previously frozen or denied grant applications. What happened, who is affected, and what to do next.

NSF awarded $100M to five new AI Research Institutes with Capital One and Intel. Here is what they fund, who leads them, and how to position for the next round.

A new NSF dear colleague letter invites proposals for building secure, open-source infrastructure for AI agent ecosystems. If you work on interoperability, security, or open standards for AI systems, this one is for you.

OpenAI awarded $40.5M to 208 nonprofits through its People-First AI Fund. Here is what the fund covers, who qualified, and what comes next.

How academic AI researchers can use SBIR and STTR grants to move from published papers to funded startups, with agency-specific strategies and common pitfalls to avoid.

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.