Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia
The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure. Offered by Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs; awards $2.0M – $5.0M; applications due August 2, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
- Award amount
- $2.0M – $5.0M
- Deadline
- August 2, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Categories
- Technology
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
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.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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