AI for Good (sub-programs: AI for Earth, AI for Accessibility, AI for Humanitarian Action, AI for Cultural Change) is sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft supports organizations and projects using artificial intelligence to solve global environmental challenges, amplify human capability for people with disabilities, support disaster recovery and human rights, and preserve cultural heritage.

Microsoft AI for Good is a grant program from Microsoft that funds individuals and organizations applying artificial intelligence to solve social and environmental challenges. The AI for Good Open Call Program specifically supports change-makers in Washington State, offering a two-year program with scientific collaboration opportunities with the Microsoft AI for Good Lab and access to a total of $5 million in Azure service credits. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and other organizations creating positive community impact through AI-driven projects. Funding takes the form of grants, cloud computing credits, and direct technical support. Awardees are announced on a competitive basis; applicants should check the program site for current open call deadlines.

AI for Health is a philanthropic grant program from Microsoft Philanthropies that funds nonprofits, academic institutions, and researchers working on global health challenges through artificial intelligence technology and expertise. The program provides access to Azure cloud computing resources and collaboration with Microsoft's AI for Good Research Lab. Funded projects focus on three main areas: integrating cross-sector health data for decision-maker insights, applying AI to clinical imaging to improve diagnostic precision and accessibility, and analyzing genomic and proteomic data to predict disease risks. Since launching in January 2020, the program has partnered with more than 200 grantees, supporting research in cancer detection, smoking cessation, cardiovascular health, and global health equity. Nonprofits and academic researchers can apply through the Microsoft AI for Health program.

The Microsoft AI for Good Lab Open Call Program is a two-year initiative providing $5 million in Azure service credits and scientific collaboration opportunities with the Microsoft AI for Good Lab to organizations developing AI solutions for social impact. Focus areas include sustainability, public health, and human rights. Selected projects receive Azure service credits for deploying and scaling AI solutions, along with mentorship and technical collaboration from Microsoft researchers. The 2025 cycle awarded grants to approximately 20 Washington State organizations across sustainability, health, and education challenges. While the geographic scope has been limited to Washington State in recent rounds, Microsoft has indicated this is a recurring annual program that may expand its geographic reach. Projects must demonstrate innovation, scalability, feasibility, and capacity to deploy solutions using Azure cloud services to deliver measurable social impact. The program complements Microsoft's broader Tech for Social Impact and AI for Good initiatives.

AI for Earth Innovation Grant is a grant from Microsoft, in partnership with National Geographic, that funds research applying artificial intelligence to critical environmental challenges including agriculture, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and water management. The $1 million program provides recipients with financial support, access to Microsoft cloud and AI tools, and inclusion in the National Geographic Explorer community and National Geographic Labs network. Eligible applicants are organizations with backgrounds in both environmental science and technology, requiring at least one team member with strong skills in machine learning, statistical data analysis, or scientific modeling. Award amounts are not individually specified.

AI for Social Good Grants Program is a grant from Intel that funds nonprofits, NGOs, research institutions, and startups developing AI-driven solutions to address critical societal challenges. The program provides financial support, access to Intel's AI technology and cloud computing resources, collaboration with Intel AI research teams, and mentorship for ethical and effective AI implementation. Key focus areas include healthcare, where AI is used to enhance early diagnosis and treatment; education, where AI supports personalized learning and access; environmental sustainability, covering climate modeling and resource management; and economic empowerment for underserved communities. The program targets organizations using AI to create measurable social impact at scale. Funding amounts vary by project scope. Both established nonprofits and early-stage tech innovators are eligible to apply.

Microsoft's AI for Accessibility program provides Azure compute credits and technical support to developers, NGOs, academics, researchers, and inventors building AI-powered solutions that empower people with disabilities. Grants cover costs related to data collection and labelling, model development, and engineering work. Each grantee receives a dedicated mentor matched to their project topic, access to a supportive community of current and alumni grantees, and a platform to share projects widely. The program supports solutions addressing mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive, and communication accessibility challenges for more than one billion people worldwide living with disabilities.

The Microsoft AI for Good Lab Open Call is a grant program awarding $5 million in funding and Azure service credits to organizations leveraging artificial intelligence to address social and scientific challenges. The two-year program provides opportunities for scientific collaboration with Microsoft AI for Good Lab researchers along with Azure cloud computing resources. Focus areas include sustainability public health education and human rights. Successful applicants demonstrate potential for their concept and data to result in a unique and scalable solution to a major scientific or societal challenge using clean accurate and unbiased high-quality data. The inaugural 2025 cycle funded 20 projects in Washington state including work at Washington State University on AI for agriculture health and education. The program is expected to continue with future open calls. This program is distinct from the Microsoft AI for Accessibility grants which focus specifically on disability and accessibility solutions and from the Microsoft Accelerating Foundation Models Research Program which provides compute credits for foundation model research.