AI Safety Grants for Private University

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 47 AI Safety Grants for Private University — 24 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $99.9M. The next application deadline is September 10, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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47total grants
24open now
16agencies
$10K–$99.9Mfunding range
Sep 10next deadline
OPEN 34 days left 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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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 47.084 ⏰ 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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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 47.070 ⏰ 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 47 ai safety grants for private university, of which 24 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 10, 2026 — about 5 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. 7,057 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.