Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

Supports preparation, integration and enhancement of existing scientific community datasets for AI-driven discovery. Work may improve feature extraction, metadata, data pipelines, harmonization and dataset accessibility. Proposals must address governance, security, integrity, community benefit and sustained availability. New primary data collection is outside scope. Impact awards are up to USD 2 million, Flagship awards up to USD 5 million, and Planning grants up to USD 200,000. Full proposals are due 4 November 2026 at 5 pm in the submitting organization’s local time.

Eligible US academic, nonprofit, commercial, state/local government and Tribal organizations may apply; federal agencies and FFRDCs follow PAPPG eligibility limits. No additional PI or proposal-count limit. Active SAM.gov UEI required; collaborations use one lead organization with subawards.