AI Safety Grants for Nonprofits

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 35 AI Safety Grants for Nonprofits — 12 open right now, across 22 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $50M. The next application deadline is September 25, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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35total grants
12open now
22agencies
$2.5K–$50Mfunding range
Sep 25next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Bridge2AI Network for AI Health Science

The purpose of this forecast is to inform the research community that the NIH Common Fund, along with its partner NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, is…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.310 ⏰ Mar 1, 2027 💰 $1,000,000 – $7,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)

The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in…

🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command 📋 CFDA 12.431 ⏰ Apr 30, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. Potential proposers are highly…

🏛 DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office 📋 CFDA 12.910 ⏰ Jun 22, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or…

🏛 DARPA - Defense Sciences Office 📋 CFDA 12.910 ⏰ Aug 27, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

How many ai safety grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 35 ai safety grants for nonprofits, of which 12 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 25, 2026 — about 20 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2.5K to $50M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse ai safety grants for nonprofits, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About AI Safety Grants for Nonprofits

The National Institutes of Health actively funds AI safety research and development initiatives for nonprofits working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public health protection. This collection includes 7,057 active grants supporting organizations advancing responsible AI practices, safety frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies across the sector.

Most opportunities here are highly competitive, with typical awards ranging from $970K to $2.5M and spanning research, capacity building, and pilot funding. About 15% require cost-sharing commitments. Filtering by support type—particularly "Research" or "Pilot Funding"—can help narrow results to match your nonprofit's current stage and capabilities.