Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office Financial Assistance Program
Program Objective
The mission of the Artificial Intelligence & Technology Office (AITO) is to transform the Department into a world-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) enterprise by accelerating the research, development, delivery, and adoption of AI. This includes accelerating Machine Learning (ML) and AI-enabled capabilities through strategic portfolio alignment while scaling Department-wide use cases that advance the agency’s core missions; advocating for program offices; providing advice on trustworthy AI/ML strategies; and expanding public, private and international partnerships, policy and innovations – all in support of National AI Leadership and Innovation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- Small businesses
- Private nonprofits
- Non-government (general)
- Specialized groups
- For-profit organizations
- U.S. territories
- State
Beneficiaries
- 1
- 7
- 25
- 19
- 8
- 22
- 16
Depending upon the eligibility requirements of the individual mandate, U.S. public and private institutions of higher education and/or nonprofit organizations and for profit commercial organizations will benefit. The Federal government will also benefit from the research of these grants.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Award Procedure
Applications will receive an administrative screening to determine if they are complete and in compliance with the terms of the solicitation. A technical merit review will be conducted in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200. The review and selection process for each funding opportunity are included in the solicitation.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
AI is a foundational technology that will
drive decades of innovation. AITO leads Department-wide coordination efforts to evaluate the scope and effectiveness of DOE’s AI programs and identify gaps not addressed by programs, functional offices, sites, or associated National Laboratories. This program will also accelerate the research, development, delivery, and adoption of AI. AITO implements special projects and pilots in support of advancing responsible and trustworthy AI for DOE Program Offices.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial support in whole or in part may be provided for such purposes as the salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, training costs, and services required for conducting research, training, related activities, and advanced technology projects or assessments. Funding is provided for research and challenges in support of the DOE mission. Restrictions on use of funds depends on Congressional language.
Required Documentation
Documentation for indirect cost rates and any other documentation required by 2 CFR Part 200. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements