Applications for the OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund 2025 are still being accepted. Candidates are asked to visit here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund
Opportunity Details
At OpenAI, ensuring broad deployment of benefits and applying an iterative approach to innovation is core to who we are. We believe AI should help solve humanity’s hardest problems, and that we should listen to and learn from organizations already leading that work on the frontlines.
Benefits of OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund
- Up to $50M to support nonprofits.
OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund Requirements
The People-First AI Fund is intended for U.S.-based nonprofits with valid 501(c)(3) status. Organizations may only apply once to be considered for the Fund. Specific requirements include:
- Organizations must be a U.S.-based public charity with a valid 501(c)(3) status, and in compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements.
- Organization must be located in, and primarily conducting work within, the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia.
- We will primarily consider organizations with an annual operating budget greater than $500,000. All organizations must have an annual operating budget of less than $10 million.
- Applicants do not have to have previous AI experience and we welcome applications from organizations at every stage of AI adoption—from exploration to pilots and active deployment.
- We will not consider organizations that will use these resources for regranting purposes.
- We will not consider fiscally sponsored projects.
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
08 October, 2025
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