Building Capacity for Responsible, Inclusive, and Rights-Respecting Approaches to AI
ID: 354886Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (DOS-CDP)

Award Range

$3M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354886

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=7257a2ec477a469067358810326d4327&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy is offering a federal grant titled "Building Capacity for Responsible, Inclusive, and Rights-Respecting Approaches to AI." This cooperative agreement aims to support engagement with priority countries at UN forums and events to promote the responsible development and governance of AI technologies, leveraging existing initiatives from various UN bodies and partners. The funding opportunity, which has an estimated total program funding of $3 million and an award ceiling of $3 million, is open to U.S.-based nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as well as public international organizations and foreign NGOs. Interested applicants should submit their proposals by August 10, 2024, and can direct inquiries to DCCP-Info@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DCCP-Info@state.gov
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