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The AI for Public Purpose Portfolio is a grant from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation that invests in organizations advancing artificial intelligence and data solutions for social good, equity, and sustainability. As part of the Foundation's $73.
5 million commitment to AI for Humanity, awards range from $100,000 to $750,000 and have supported 144 organizations worldwide. The Foundation focuses on unlocking AI and data approaches for human benefit, strengthening nonprofit capacity with technology, accelerating AI applications to maximize human potential, and advocating for digital dignity and ethical technology.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and community-led social sector entities working on AI-enabled solutions to pressing global challenges. The Foundation is particularly interested in human-centered, inclusive AI development. Applicants should visit mcgovern.
org for current funding opportunities and application information.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and community-led social sector entities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $750,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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AI for Humanity Prize is a $200,000 prize competition from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, administered through MIT Solve, that recognizes and funds breakthrough AI solutions designed to benefit humanity. The prize is structured within the MIT Solve challenge framework, which sources technology-driven innovations across focus areas including climate, health, learning, and economic opportunity. Innovators and organizations developing AI applications with measurable social impact are eligible to apply. The 2026 prize deadline is May 21, 2026. Winners receive funding alongside access to MIT Solve's global network of partners, mentors, and scale-up resources.
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Data Practice Accelerator supports nonprofits working with complex datasets and analytical approaches to drive social impact. Selected cohort members receive up to $125,000 in funding plus intensive technical support including access to advanced data tools, industry-standard guidance from data scientists, engineers, and program managers. The program's goal is to de-risk learning by creating a space for nonprofits to build capacity for advanced data management, analytics, AI tools, and governance approaches. Previous cohorts focused on themes like Data at the Nexus of Climate and Health. The program operates on a cohort-based model with curated peer-to-peer learning.
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Data Practice Accelerator provides grants of up to $125,000 to nonprofits with complex datasets that are ready to deepen their data practice and build toward AI readiness. This program is distinct from the foundation's larger AI Fluency and Capacity Building grants ($100K-$750K) and focuses specifically on helping organizations develop the data infrastructure, skills, and practices needed to responsibly adopt AI tools. The accelerator supports organizations across the foundation's priority areas including climate action, health equity, economic solidarity, human rights, and crisis response. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a current deadline of July 1, 2026. The McGovern Foundation, with $1.6+ billion in assets and $75.8 million in FY2025 charitable spend, is one of the largest private funders of AI-for-good initiatives globally.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.