AI Safety Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 33 AI Safety Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 14 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $200M. The next application deadline is November 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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33total grants
14open now
16agencies
$2.5K–$200Mfunding range
Nov 4next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $2,500 – $750,000
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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 47.076 ⏰ 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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Frequently asked questions

How many ai safety grants for small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 33 ai safety grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 14 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 November 4, 2026 — about 14 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 $200M, 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 small business (sba-defined), 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 Small Business (SBA-defined)

The National Institutes of Health leads federal investment in AI safety research for small businesses, funding projects that advance responsible AI development and deployment. Across this space, 7,389 active grants are currently available, representing substantial opportunity for SBA-defined firms to access competitive federal support for innovation and risk mitigation in artificial intelligence systems.

Most awards in this category range from $735K to $1.1M, with 96% awarded through competitive application processes that reward merit-based proposals. Cost-sharing requirements appear in only 8% of grants, lowering barriers to entry. To refine your search, filter by support type—Research grants dominate this combination and may align most closely with technical AI safety development work.