AI Safety Grants for Private University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 51 AI Safety Grants for Private University — 22 open right now, across 18 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $99.9M. The next application deadline is December 11, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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51total grants
22open now
18agencies
$10K–$99.9Mfunding range
Dec 11next deadline
OPEN Very_hard to apply

Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission.  DOE SC hereby invites applications from United…

🏛 Office of Science 📋 CFDA 81.049 ⏰ Jan 12, 2027 💰 $20,000,000 – $20,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL)

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 ⏰ Feb 10, 2027 💰 from $550
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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

Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)

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 47.076 ⏰ Mar 2, 2027
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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 Very_hard to apply

Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions)

The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity, and enhancing the quality…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jul 27, 2027 💰 from $15,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many ai safety grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 51 ai safety grants for private university, of which 22 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 December 11, 2026 — about 52 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.
Is Grantoria free to use?
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?
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 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. 7,381 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.