Application Deadline:
20 November 2024
About Organisation
OpenAI, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leading artificial intelligence research and deployment company. Established with the mission to develop safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI), OpenAI aims to create highly autonomous systems that outperform humans in most economically valuable work while ensuring their use benefits all of humanity. The organization emphasizes ethical AI development, public engagement, and partnerships with stakeholders to ensure broad distribution of AI’s benefits. OpenAI’s initiatives reflect a commitment to democratizing access, fostering innovation, and supporting responsible AI adoption.
About the Grant
The People-First AI Fund is a $50 million initiative launched by OpenAI to empower nonprofits and mission-driven organizations at the intersection of AI innovation and public good. This program is designed to ensure that communities most impacted by social challenges actively shape how AI is developed and deployed. The fund focuses on three key areas: AI literacy & public understanding, community innovation, and economic opportunity.
It prioritizes organizations working with underserved communities—such as older adults, rural areas, and linguistically isolated groups—by supporting projects that build knowledge, improve access to services, expand economic opportunities, and strengthen civic trust. Organizations at any stage of AI adoption, from exploration to deployment, are encouraged to apply.
Who can Apply?
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Must be a U.S.-based nonprofit with valid 501(c)(3) public charity status.
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The organization must operate primarily within the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia.
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Eligible organizations must have an annual operating budget greater than $500,000 but less than $10 million.
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Applicants may apply regardless of previous AI experience—new initiatives, pilots, and active deployments are welcome.
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Only one application per organization is allowed, though multiple collaborators can be included.
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Ineligible: fiscally sponsored projects, regranting organizations, or entities outside the U.S.
How to Apply?
Applicants must complete the online grant application through the official portal. Only one submission per organization is permitted. Applications must include details about the organization, its mission, and the proposed AI-driven project. The application window closes on October 8, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. PT.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than October 8, 2025, 11:00 p.m. PT.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
