Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption Grant

Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program aims to overcome barriers to the global deployment of artificial intelligence. It promotes U.S. leadership in AI by opposing restrictive regulations and countering China's influence in the technology sector. Through FAIIA, the U.S. intends to ensure that international partners have access to AI solutions, fostering innovation while addressing concerns about censorship and technological dependencies. This initiative reflects a commitment to advancing competitive and ethical AI governance.

Overview

The Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) program tackles key obstacles to deploying and adopting artificial intelligence internationally. FAIIA advances the U.S. vision for AI innovation, competition, application, and governance. The program addresses several critical challenges. First, it opposes burdensome regulations that could hinder private sector innovation and undermine U.S. technological leadership. Second, it counters China’s efforts to expand its authoritarian influence through AI, which promotes pro-China narratives, creates technological dependencies, and enables censorship. Additionally, FAIIA responds to China’s false claims that the United States is restricting international partners’ access to AI solutions.

Eligibility

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