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CEO Fund: Technology and Society is a grantmaking initiative from the Heising-Simons Foundation that funds organizations working to address the societal impact of technology — including efforts to harness its promise and mitigate its risks. The foundation supports work on algorithmic bias, AI surveillance, disinformation, and data governance, with a focus on organizations at the forefront of these fields.
This program does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. The initiative is part of a broader foundation portfolio that includes programs in climate and clean energy, education, human rights, science, and journalism.
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Initiatives: Technology and Society - Heising-Simons Foundation Heising-Simons Foundation About Us Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities Our Values The foundation’s core values Sustainable Work Practices Doing our part Job Opportunities Join our team Programs The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in these areas Climate and Clean Energy We strive to protect against climate change and make energy clean, affordable, safe, and reliable for all.
Education We foster joyful, effective, and affirming learning environments that set all young children on a trajectory for success. Human Rights We envision a society where people are free to live whole, safe, and dignified lives. Science We support fundamental research that is revolutionizing our knowledge and understanding of the universe.
Initiatives: Technology and Society We address the impact of technology on society—harnessing its promise and mitigating its risks. Initiatives: Journalism We recognize and support journalism as a critical element of a healthy and multicultural democracy.
International Human Rights Day 2025 This year’s theme celebrates our shared humanity and the power of collective action to guide us through today’s most urgent challenges: safeguarding democracy, advancing immigrant justice, ensuring dignity, safety, and freedom for all.
Resources The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields Grantmaking by the Numbers An overview of our grantmaking For Current Grantees Reporting guidelines and other information for our current grantees For Invited Grantseekers FAQ and other information for invited grantseekers For Interested Grantseekers Information for interested grantseekers All News & Stories Read the latest updates from the Foundation Media Inquiries Our communications team works with media to highlight stories related to our work and grantmaking Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities Sustainable Work Practices The Heising-Simons Foundation focuses its grantmaking in five program areas Initiatives: Technology and Society The Foundation seeks to support organizations and institutions at the forefront of their fields Grantmaking By the Numbers For Interested Grantseekers Read the latest updates from the Foundation Initiatives: Technology and Society The goal of the CEO Fund is to address the impact of technology on society—harnessing its promise and mitigating its risks.
It aims to build a more just and inclusive society—one where those most affected by harms and inequities not only benefit from such advancements, but where their perspectives and needs are centered in the design and deployment of emerging technologies.
Technological and scientific advancements contribute to the betterment of society—expanding knowledge and opportunity, improving health outcomes, offering connectivity, and facilitating meaningful work. Yet, many of these advancements have disparate outcomes for different groups, the effects of which are not always assessed in the design, development, and deployment.
Seemingly neutral institutional designs and policy choices can exacerbate discrimination and bias against marginalized and vulnerable individuals and communities. Decision automation in many contexts—from approving welfare claims to defining boundaries for voting to sentencing in the criminal justice system—has significant implications for individual freedoms, opportunities, and choice.
Sophisticated AI-powered surveillance technologies affect our right to privacy and autonomy. The spread of disinformation through online platforms has eroded public trust, increased skepticism of public leaders and institutions, and affected the integrity of the political process. Calls for algorithmic transparency, data privacy, and attention to the impacts of generative AI require sustained focus by civil society, media, and academia.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: By invitation only; the page does not list public eligibility requirements. Focus on organizations addressing algorithmic bias, AI surveillance, disinformation, and data governance. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund supports innovative investigators worldwide who are working to reverse climate change through field testing climate intervention technologies. Grants fund three core areas: environmental impact assessment, predictive impact modeling using AI and computational methods, and stakeholder engagement ranging from local communities to government agencies. The fund emphasizes understanding environmental and societal implications before large-scale deployment of climate technologies. Applicants must submit detailed proposals including prior research supporting technological readiness, siting details, anticipated technical and environmental challenges, and names of independent consulting firms for impact analyses. Funding decisions announced May 1, 2026.
Notice of Availability of Calendar Year 2026 Competitive Grant Funds for the Technology Initiative Grant Program is sponsored by Legal Services Corporation. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) issues this Notice describing the conditions for submitting pre-applications and applications for 2026 Technology Initiative Grants (TIGs). Action: Notice. Published in the Federal Register on 2026-02-24. Federal Register document number: 2026-03618.
Notice of Availability of Calendar Year 2026 Competitive Grant Funds for the Technology Initiative Grant Program is sponsored by Legal Services Corporation. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) issues this Notice describing the conditions for submitting pre-applications and applications for 2026 Technology Initiative Grants (TIGs). Action: Notice. Published in the Federal Register on 2026-02-24. Federal Register document number: 2026-03618.