US government AI funding stories

Sep 9, 2026

ARPA-H to invest $62 million to develop AI agent for heart failure treatment

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) announced a $62 million investment to fund teams competing to build an FDA-authorized artificial intelligence tool capable of making complex clinical decisions for heart care and treating heart failure.

Sep 9, 20262 sources

Jul 24, 2026

DOE launches $60 million AI initiative for nuclear energy deployment

The Department of Energy announced a $60 million AI initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of nuclear energy infrastructure in the United States.

Jul 24, 20261 source