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Applications are currently being accepted for the OpenAI Foundation People-First AI Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The OpenAI Foundation's People-First AI Fund supports trusted, community-based nonprofits that are exploring how AI can strengthen their work and better serve their communities.
The Fund will provide unrestricted grants* to community-based organizations that demonstrate strong community trust, direct partnership with the populations they serve, and a genuine interest in exploring how AI can strengthen their work and impact.
In addition to alignment with the focus areas, organizations must meet the following criteria:
U.S.-Based 501(c)(3) Organization: Organizations must be a U.S.-based public charity with a valid 501(c)(3) status and be in compliance with applicable 501(c)(3) requirements.
Primarily U.S.-Focused Operations: Organizations must be located in, and primarily conducting work within, the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia.
Small to Mid-Sized Budget: Organizations must have an annual operating budget between $500,000 and $10 million (except for certain regranting organizations, see below)*. Based on demand, we expect to prioritize organizations between $1-8 million operating budgets.
Standalone Organizations: We will not consider applications from programs, centers, or departments housed within larger institutions – including academic research centers, university-affiliated institutes, and think tanks – or programs fiscally sponsored by another institution, even if the program maintains separate operating budgets below $10 million.
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