AI Safety Grants for Private University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 44 AI Safety Grants for Private University — 27 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $99.9M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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44total grants
27open now
16agencies
$10K–$99.9Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service

Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

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.  The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and…

🏛 Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.108 ⏰ Aug 2, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) supports potentially transformative research that develops basic theoretical insights and fundamental knowledge about principles, processes and mechanisms of learning,…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Aug 5, 2026 💰 from $550
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

ROSES25: D.7 Strategic Astrophysics Technology

NOTICE: Amended May 8, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Notices of Intent are requested by June 25,…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.001 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

AI Pathways To The Future

Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia 📋 CFDA 19.022 ⏰ Aug 9, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $75,000
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OPEN 46 days left Hard to apply

Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems

The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.084 ⏰ Sep 1, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are enabling extraordinary scientific breakthroughs in fields ranging from protein folding, natural language processing, drug synthesis, and recommender systems to…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.070 ⏰ Oct 9, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $1,500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many ai safety grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 44 ai safety grants for private university, of which 27 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 July 21, 2026 — about 4 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 $10K to $99.9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse ai safety grants for private university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
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About AI Safety Grants for Private University

Private universities pursuing AI safety research benefit from exceptionally low cost-sharing requirements—just 3% of grants in this category demand institutional matching funds. 6,404 active grants support this specialized focus, with the National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, and Air Force Research Lab leading funding initiatives.

Award sizes typically range from $500K to $1.4M, making these opportunities substantial for research and capacity-building projects. The competitive application model dominates at 89% of grants, reflecting the field's selectivity. To refine your search strategically, filter by support type to isolate Research grants, which represent the largest funding category for AI safety work at private institutions.