AI Innovation Adoption Program Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy has announced the Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program, a funding opportunity for U.S.-based not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. The program aims to address obstacles in international AI deployment and adoption, counter foreign influence, and promote U.S. technological leadership. Applications are being accepted.
What changed
The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (BCDP) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program. This initiative seeks to support U.S.-based not-for-profit and for-profit organizations in tackling international obstacles to AI deployment and adoption. Key objectives include countering the expansion of authoritarian influence through AI by entities like China, promoting U.S. technological leadership, and refuting claims that the U.S. restricts AI access for international partners.
Eligible applicants, including U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations (think tanks, civil society/NGOs) and for-profit organizations, are invited to apply. The NOFO provides detailed information on application requirements, including proposal templates and budget forms. While specific compliance deadlines are not detailed in this announcement, interested parties should review the provided documentation on Grants.gov and MyGrants for application procedures and submission timelines. The program's focus on international AI governance and competition suggests a strategic importance for organizations involved in global technology policy and development.
What to do next
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (FAIIA_NOFO.docx) and associated templates for eligibility and application requirements.
- Prepare and submit grant proposals according to the guidelines provided on Grants.gov and MyGrants.
- Consult the grantor contact information (DCCP-Info@state.gov) for any clarifications regarding the application process.
Source document (simplified)
Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption
Agency: Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
Assistance Listings: 19.665 -- Cyberspace and Digital Policy
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program tackles key obstacles to deploying and adopting artificial intelligence internationally. FAIIA advances the U.S. vision for AI innovation, competition, application, and governance. The program addresses several critical challenges. First, it opposes burdensome regulations that could hinder private sector innovation and undermine U.S. technological leadership. Second, it counters China’s efforts to expand its authoritarian influence through AI, which promotes pro-China narratives, creates technological dependencies, and enables censorship. Additionally, FAIIA responds to China’s false claims that the United States is restricting international partners’ access to AI solutions.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, U.S.-based for-profit organizations.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF42421-V2.1.pdf | SF 424 (Required) | Mar 12, 2026 08:30 PM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF-424A (Required) | Mar 12, 2026 08:30 PM UTC |
| SF424B-V1.1.pdf | SF-424B (Optional) | Mar 12, 2026 08:31 PM UTC |
| SFLLL20-V2.0.pdf | SF-LLL (Optional) | Mar 12, 2026 08:31 PM UTC |
| FAIIA_NOFO.docx | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 12, 2026 08:33 PM UTC |
| NOFOApplicantChecklist.docx | Applicant Checklist for Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 12, 2026 08:33 PM UTC |
| Attachment1-FAIIAProjectProposalTemplate.docx | Project Proposal Template | Mar 12, 2026 08:28 PM UTC |
| Attachment2-FAIIADetailed_Budget.xlsx | Detailed Budget Template | Mar 12, 2026 08:28 PM UTC |
| Attachment3-FAIIABudgetNarrativeTemplate.docx | Budget Narrative Template | Mar 12, 2026 08:29 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: May 11, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$4,000,000
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0017898
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
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1
Posted date:
March 12, 2026
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