Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office Financial Assistance Program

Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office Financial Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Artificial Intelligence & Technology Office (AITO). This program accelerates the research, development, delivery, and adoption of AI, including Machine Learning (ML) and AI-enabled capabilities.

AITO implements special projects and pilots in support of advancing responsible and trustworthy AI for DOE Program Offices.

Note: This Assistance Listing was not updated by the issuing agency in 2026. Please contact the issuing agency listed under "Contact Information" for more information. The mission of the Artificial Intelligence & Technology Office (AITO) is to transform the Department into a world-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) enterprise by accelerating the research, development, delivery, and adoption of AI.

This includes accelerating Machine Learning (ML) and AI-enabled capabilities through strategic portfolio alignment while scaling Department-wide use cases that advance the agency’s core missions; advocating for program offices; providing advice on trustworthy AI/ML strategies; and expanding public, private and international partnerships, policy and innovations – all in support of National AI Leadership and Innovation.

AI is a foundational technology that will drive decades of innovation. AITO leads Department-wide coordination efforts to evaluate the scope and effectiveness of DOE’s AI programs and identify gaps not addressed by programs, functional offices, sites, or associated National Laboratories. This program will also accelerate the research, development, delivery, and adoption of AI.

AITO implements special projects and pilots in support of advancing responsible and trustworthy AI for DOE Program Offices.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SL Research - Specialized EDUCATION - GE General Research and Evaluation ENERGY - IL Research and Development ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - JP Research, Education, Training SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SM Information and Technical SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SK Research - General HEALTH - LO Mental Health INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - NR Veterans Services REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT - RO Energy ENERGY - IM Education and Training US Code 42 U.S.C.

7101 et seq. Title Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government, Part 13960 _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is NOT funded for the current fiscal year.

** Grants or Cooperative Agreements will vary in length and funding depending on Congressional allocation. Documentation for indirect cost rates and any other documentation required by 2 CFR Part 200. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Small business (less than 500 employees), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Non-Government - General, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), U.S. Territories and possessions, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization Depending upon the eligibility requirements of the individual mandate, U.S. public and private institutions of higher education and/or nonprofit organizations and for profit commercial organizations will benefit.

The Federal government will also benefit from the research of these grants. Award project periods range from 1 to 3 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Funds awarded are subject to Congressional Appropriation.

Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum No Functional Application/Unlimited Application, Higher Education (includes Research) Financial support in whole or in part may be provided for such purposes as the salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, related activities, and advanced technology projects or assessments.

Funding is provided for research and challenges in support of the DOE mission. Restrictions on use of funds depends on Congressional language. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Preapplication coordination is not applicable.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E. O.

12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Applications will be subject to merit review and will be evaluated against the following criteria: 1) Scientific and/or Technical Merit or the Educational Benefits of the Projects; 2) Appropriateness of the Proposed Method or Approach; 3) Competency of Applicant's Personnel and Adequacy of Proposed Resources; and, 4) Reasonableness and Appropriateness of the Proposed Budget; and 5) other appropriate factors.

Applications will receive an administrative screening to determine if they are complete and in compliance with the terms of the solicitation. A technical merit review will be conducted in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200. The review and selection process for each funding opportunity are included in the solicitation.

Proposals for funded renewals should be submitted to the next open funding opportunity announcement.

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: **Program Reports:**Program Reports: The DOE Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist (DOE F 4600.

2) is incorporated into the grant document at the time of award. This checklist specifies the programmatic and financial reports that are required as well as the timeframe for report submission. **Cash Reports:**Standard Form 425 is completed and submitted on a quarterly basis.

The grantee completes the SF-425 to specify the cumulative cash receipts, disbursements and on-hand balance. **Progress Reports:**Quarterly Progress reports indicative of the progress made, planned activity and estimated expenditures for the subsequent quarters are required. **Expenditure Reports:**A quarterly expenditure report specifying expenses for the quarter, cumulative expenditures and on-hand balance.

The grantee is required to maintain records over the life of the grant for any inquiries or audits. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

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