Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence Assistance Project

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
DFOP0019193
Application Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$50,000,000
Total Program Funding
$0

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Department of State's Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is seeking applications for the Pax Silica Artificial Intelligence Assistance Project to strengthen global AI supply chain security in partner countries and economies. Funded through the Pax Fund, the selected recipient will establish a "Silicon Highway" digital-physical corridor designed to accelerate logistics and compliance operations. This program will require the development of a trusted supply chain credentialing and provenance platform that utilizes cryptographic cargo verification, AI-expedited risk assessment, and pre-approved expedited processing early in the supply chain. Eligible for-profit organizations must submit their applications by August 20, 2026, for cooperative agreements ranging from an award floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $50,000,000.

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Grant Documents

6 Files

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJul 1, 2026
amendedAmendment #1Jul 17, 2026
amendedAmendment #2Jul 24, 2026
amendedAmendment #3Jul 31, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentAug 7, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineAug 20, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$50,000,000
Award Floor
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
3
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs(DOS-EB)
Funding Category
Business and Commerce
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

CFDA Numbers

19.322

Official Sources