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Grant opportunities - Ford Foundation At Ford, we envision a world in which all people have the power to shape their own lives, engage in decision-making that affects them, enjoy equitable access to resources, and realize their full potential. We invest in the individuals, ideas and institutions that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with our programmatic work around the world .
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Further details can be found in the links below. Our filmmaking initiative under Creativity and Free Expression is accepts submissions for documentary film production grants. Submissions for documentary film production grants are currently closed.
Learn More About JustFilms New York City Good Neighbor Committee The Ford Foundation’s New York City Good Neighbor Committee accepts applications for grants from local organizations. Applications are currently closed and will open late Summer/early Fall 2025. Learn More About the Good Neighbor Committee
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Registered nonprofits delivering measurable environmental impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Puerto Rico, Panama, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Total funding of $170,000 split across regions (Puerto Rico: $85,000; Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala share the remainder) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Humanity AI is sponsored by Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Omidyar Network, Mellon Foundation, Mozilla Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Kapor Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment (pooled fund distributed by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors). This initiative, launched by ten major foundations, focuses on responsible AI funding across five priority areas, including education. It specifically funds advocacy and policy work related to AI ethics, fairness, and governance, making it highly relevant for AI ethics education nonprofits.
Hoffman-Yee Grant is a grant from Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) that funds interdisciplinary research teams at Stanford University advancing human-centered AI across three focus areas: developing novel intelligence technologies, designing AI that augments rather than replaces humans, and understanding and guiding the societal impact of AI. Proposals must address significant scientific, technical, or societal challenges requiring interdisciplinary collaboration. Letters of Intent were due January 28, 2026. The 2026 cycle particularly invites proposals leveraging AI to drive advances in scientific discovery. Eligible applicants are Stanford faculty-led interdisciplinary teams.
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