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The Center for Civic Futures Public Benefit Innovation Fund awards $8. 5 million over two years to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence projects designed to improve public benefits programs. Initial cohort of eight projects selected from 400+ responses, with a second open call for projects planned for spring 2026.
Funded projects must be 'shovel ready' — already beyond proof-of-concept stages, with established partner networks and demonstrated deep understanding of the problem space in public benefits delivery.
Funded initial projects include: multi-state cohort improving AI for SNAP and Medicaid work requirement verification; Maryland partnership with Harvard Kennedy School for unemployment insurance system improvements; New Jersey initiative to scale AI pilots across state government; and infrastructure/evaluation tools for identifying effective generative AI models for public benefits questions.
Funded by Ballmer Group, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Renaissance Philanthropy, and Families and Workers Fund.
The Fund is positioned as a counterweight to the AI 'pilot purgatory' that has plagued government AI adoption — projects must show clear path to production deployment and measurable outcomes for benefits recipients.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to state governments, county and city governments, public agencies, nonprofits, and university partnerships working directly with government agencies on AI for public benefits programs (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, unemployment insurance, child care subsidies). Strong preference for shovel-ready projects with established government partnerships, existing prototype/proof of concept, and commitment to ethical AI deployment with measurable equity outcomes. Multi-state or replicable initiatives prioritized. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows total $8.5 million across two-year program funding eight projects in initial cohort plus an additional open call for projects planned for spring 2026. Individual grant sizes vary based on project scope and shovel-ready status, typically ranging from $500K to $1.5M per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Center for Civic Futures Public Benefit Innovation Fund for AI in Public Benefits Access is funded by Center for Civic Futures (Ballmer Group, Gates Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Renaissance Philanthropy, Families and Workers Fund). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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