Call for Applications for A People First AI Fund $50M to support nonprofits, 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.
In July 2025, we announced a $50 million commitment to support nonprofits and mission-focused organizations working at the intersection of innovation and public good. This initiative reflects feedback from everyday people, community leaders, and experts dedicated to strengthening our communities—gathered through the Nonprofit Commission’s listening sessions with 100+ organizations and 500+ individuals representing over 7 million Americans, the nationwide OpenAI Nonprofit Jam, and ongoing partnerships and conversations with groups on the ground such as the American Federation of Teachers and Older Adults Technology Services at AARP.
Today, we are excited to share that applications for the first wave of grants are open. Grants will be unrestricted, reflecting our commitment to support the expertise of nonprofit and community-based organizations. The application window will close at 11:00 p.m. PT on October 8, 2025 and grants will be distributed by year’s end. Applicants do not need to be currently using AI tools to be eligible.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 8th October 2025
Eligibility criteria
(Call for Applications for A People First AI Fund $50M to support nonprofits)
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.
How to Apply?
(Call for Applications for A People First AI Fund $50M to support nonprofits)
Please visit the grantee application portal here(opens in a new window) to create your profile and access the grant application. Organizations may only submit one application, but you may include multiple individuals as collaborators on your proposal.
Get full access to the grant information, visit the Official Website Link
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