AI BriefingPeople-First AI Fund: $50 Million to Support Nonprofits
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OpenAI has created a $50 million fund to support nonprofits' innovation and public interest work.
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OpenAI is establishing the People-First AI Fund, a $50 million fund to support nonprofit and mission-driven organizations working at the intersection of innovation and the public good. This initiative was shaped with input from community leaders and experts.
Grants will be provided on an unrestricted basis, with no limits on use, in respect of organizations' expertise. Applications close on October 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM (PT), and selected organizations will receive funding by the end of the year.
Key areas of support include:
- AI literacy and public understanding: Educational and media programs that build the knowledge and skills to understand and use AI technology.
- Community innovation: Projects where local communities directly participate in how AI is designed and used, strengthening civic life and improving essential services.
- Economic opportunity: Inclusive models that use AI to prepare people for future jobs, help workers achieve economic stability, and complement human work.
This fund is open to 501(c)(3)-qualified nonprofit organizations in the United States.
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