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ActiveBureau of South and Central Asian Affairs · 2026

Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia

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Agency: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Funding: $2M – $5M per award
Deadline: August 2, 2026 (15 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Eligible applicants: For-profit organizations other than small businesses. U.S. based non profit or non governmental organizations with or without 501(c) 3 status of the U.S. tax code; foreign based non profit organizations or non-government organizations; For profit organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

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The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure.  The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and private companies) targeted in each country for support would be developed in consultation with State Department and host country governments and based on the geopolitical and economic factors of each country.

Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0018586. Assistance Listing: 19.108. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $2M – $5M per award.

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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DFOP0018586 Funding Opportunity Title:Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:19.

108 -- Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jul 01, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 02, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 02, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 2,000,000 Eligible Applicants:For profit organizations other than small businesses Additional Information on Eligibility:U.S. based non profit or non governmental organizations with or without 501(c) 3 status of the U.S. tax code; foreign based non profit organizations or non-government organizations; For profit organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions ## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Description:The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure.

The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and private companies) targeted in each country for support would be developed in consultation with State Department and host country governments and based on the geopolitical and economic factors of each country.

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Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants: For-profit organizations other than small businesses.
U.S. based non profit or non governmental organizations with or without 501(c) 3 status of the U.S. tax code
foreign based non profit organizations or non-government organizations
For profit organizations
Public and private educational institutions
Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: For-profit organizations other than small businesses. U.S. based non profit or non governmental organizations with or without 501(c) 3 status of the U.S. tax code; foreign based non profit organizations or non-government organizations; For profit organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia offer?

The current listing shows $2M – $5M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

When is the deadline for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

Applications for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia are due August 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.

Is Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia a federal grant?

Yes — Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia is offered by Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.

How do I apply for Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia?

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