Request for Expressions of Interest: Responsible AI Fund

The USAID Digital Forward Project, implemented by Cadmus, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible firms with experience in artificial intelligence.

Digital Forward, with the support of USAID’s Emerging Technologies (ET) team, invites all potential implementing partners to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) detailing capability to implement responsible artificial intelligence projects.

The Responsible AI Fund aims to promote responsible AI use, mitigate AI-fueled risks that can lead to harmful outcomes, and strengthen AI ecosystems to support sustainable and equitable development through the activities of USAID Missions and Operating Units (OUs). The Fund will support USAID staff ideas that operationalize USAID’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.

This Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) is a part of a broader ideation and fact-finding process currently underway. Digital Forward seeks EOIs that demonstrate 1) an organization’s capacity to operationalize USAID’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan and 2) experience leveraging artificial intelligence for development.

Top EOI submissions will be shared with relevant USAID Missions and Operating Units to be considered for grant funding. Missions and Operating Units will have the opportunity to invite implementing partners to workshop ideas, design projects, and submit full grant applications.

Submitting an EOI does not guarantee any funding or response from Digital Forward. All submissions will be reviewed, but Digital Forward reserves the right to fund or respond only to those submissions that align with the priorities and funding availability of the Responsible AI Fund.

Submissions Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024. Apply here!

Questions? Reach out to ResponsibleAI@cadmusgroup.com for more information.