Genesis Mission (AI for Science)
US Department of Energy (with 15+ federal agencies)
The largest US federal push on AI for science: a whole-of-government mission now carrying more than $5B in commitments, with DOE's $293M first call funding interdisciplinary teams against 20+ national science and technology challenges. Phase I awards ran $500K–$750K over nine months; Phase II awards run $6M–$15M over three years. The FY26 call closed 28 Apr 2026 and 278 projects were selected in July 2026 — 87 led by national laboratories, 168 by universities, 19 by companies, and four by nonprofits. Further coordinated calls and prize competitions across participating agencies are expected.
- Deadline: Apr 28, 2026 (FY26 call — closed)
- Amount / value: $500K–$15M per project
- Geography: US only
- Focus: Health, Climate, Cross-cutting
- Eligibility: DOE national laboratories, US industry & academia
- Last verified: Sep 10, 2026
Nonprofits and social-impact organisations are eligible in principle but barely represented in the first cohort — four of 278 selected projects. Worth watching if you partner with a national lab or university. Always confirm details and deadlines at the official source before applying. Hand-verified by ImpactOpen.