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Future of Work Fund 2026: Global AI Workforce Grant is a grant from LinkedIn that funds nonprofits preparing young adults overcoming barriers for success in an AI-driven economy. The program provides one-time unrestricted cash grants, typically ranging from $200,000 to $300,000, along with in-kind support to organizations using AI innovation to expand economic opportunity.
Eligible applicants must be legally registered nonprofits or 501(c)(3) organizations focused on workforce development, AI fluency, and digital skills training for career starters ages 18-24. LinkedIn prioritizes organizations serving young adults in France, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Applications for the 2026 cycle close on March 15, 2026.
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Future of Work Fund | LinkedIn Social Impact AI is reshaping the future of work – by 2030, 70% of the skills required to do our jobs will have changed, accelerated by AI. In 2025, LinkedIn launched our Future of Work Fund to help ensure that everyone across the global workforce can access the benefits of AI. In our first year, we supported leading nonprofit innovators around the world harnessing AI to drive economic inclusion.
As we look towards the future, we are doubling down on our commitment to support career starters overcoming barriers navigate this time of labor market transition . We know that the way young adults prepare for and access the workforce is rapidly changing and are committed to harnessing our resources – including cash grant funding and in-kind supports – to meet the moment and help ensure no one is left behind.
We are now accepting applications for our expanded 2026 Future of Work Fund. The following eligibility criteria outline the types of organizations and approaches the Future of Work Fund is designed to support. To be considered, please submit an application here .
Applications close on Mar 15, 2026 at 12 PM PT.
Legally registered nonprofit, charity, or equivalent not-for-profit organization in the country of operation, recognized by the appropriate governing authority U.S.-based organizations must hold 501(c)(3) status Organizations must be able to receive philanthropic grant funding directly Workforce development focus with programs, services, and/or influencing systems that help people access, prepare for, and/or succeed in an AI-powered workforce Demonstrate a clear use of AI innovation to expand economic opportunity and/or commitment to prepare young adults to succeed in an AI-powered workforce Support young adults and career starters overcoming barriers to economic opportunity (more info in FAQ below) If your organization does not meet the criteria listed above, the program is not a fit at this time.
Our free resource hubs for nonprofits and jobseekers may be useful to you. Future of Work Fund Goals How does LinkedIn think about “ AI innovation to expand economic opportunity ”?
Our Future of Work Fund is focused on supporting organizations using AI innovation to expand economic opportunity across a wide variety of use cases - from helping young adults overcoming barriers prepare for and navigate their career to helping them access job opportunities and succeed once in the workforce. View our first round of Future of Work grantee partners here for examples of the work we support.
How does LinkedIn define “ commitment to prepare young adults overcoming barriers to succeed in an AI-powered workforce ”? We are also focused on organizations combining AI-fluency training with training on uniquely human skills for the AI era, such as critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving. Check out LinkedIn’s 2025 Skills on the Rise for more.
How does LinkedIn define “ young adults and career starters overcoming barriers to economic opportunity ”? We prioritize organizations supporting young adults overcoming barriers who are actively entering or soon-to-be entering the workforce, typically between the ages of 18-24 though this varies by country.
Furthermore, we are focused on supporting young adults most likely to experience unemployment and/or under-employment, including but not limited to individuals from low-income backgrounds and individuals skilled through alternative routes. • Please see our foundational eligibility requirements . • Organizations with active grants from the LinkedIn Social Impact team are not eligible to apply.
• No prior relationship with LinkedIn is required. • We are particularly focused on supporting organizations that serve young adults overcoming barriers in France, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States at this time. No. Funding is limited to nonprofit organizations and qualifying educational institutions with appropriate tax-exempt or charitable status (or regional equivalent).
No. At this time, organizations must have their own nonprofit or charitable status (such as 501(c)(3) or a local equivalent) to be eligible. We are not accepting applications from organizations that are fiscally sponsored without independent nonprofit status. Yes!
If an eligible program is operating through a coalition of multiple organizations, we still encourage you to apply! The grant recipient(s) will need to be organizations with 501c3 accreditation or local equivalent. • To be considered, please submit an application here .
• Follow our LinkedIn Social Impact page to stay updated on the progress of the Future of Work Fund. Applications will be reviewed holistically by the LinkedIn Social Impact team with support from a cross-sector panel of workforce development leaders and AI experts. We’ll assess alignment with the Future of Work Fund’s goals and our eligibility criteria.
No. Each organization may submit one application to be considered for the Future of Work Fund. The only exception is if you are applying as part of a distinct coalition or collaborative with a different lead organization, in which case each lead organization may submit its own application. Selected recipients will receive a one-time unrestricted grant through our Donor Advised Fund with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Funding amount is determined based on application criteria. Grant size will vary by grantee based on strength and relevance of application to fund goals, with most grants anticipated to fall within the $200k-300k USD range.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Legally registered nonprofits, charities, or equivalent not-for-profit organizations; U.S.-based must hold 501(c)(3) status; focused on workforce development helping people access, prepare for, and succeed in an AI-powered workforce, especially young adults overcoming barriers. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $200,000–$300,000 (most grants anticipated in this range) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative that doubled its commitment to $3 million for 2026 to help nonprofit organizations prepare young people for a rapidly changing labor market shaped by artificial intelligence. Building on the inaugural 2025 round, the fund provides unrestricted grants of $200,000-$300,000 to organizations demonstrating clear approaches to AI literacy and digital skills training, career pathways using AI-enabled tools, and workforce adaptability programs. The fund prioritizes organizations serving young adults aged 18-24 facing structural barriers to employment, with geographic focus on France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States. Selected organizations receive monetary grants plus strategic assistance from LinkedIn's workforce development ecosystem. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn's Social Impact team along with an external panel of workforce development and AI experts.
The Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Fund is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Omidyar Network, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Hewlett Foundation, and others. A fund to apply humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines to the development of AI, with a goal to advance the development of ethical AI in the public interest.
Future of Work Fund is a grant from LinkedIn that funds nonprofit organizations helping people navigate the rapidly changing labor market driven by artificial intelligence. The Fund supports workforce development innovations, particularly those focused on young adults gaining AI literacy, digital skills, and access to new job opportunities. By 2030, 70% of job skills are expected to change due to AI, and this fund addresses that transition. Awards range from $200,000 to $300,000 USD. Eligible applicants are legally registered nonprofit or charitable organizations focused on workforce development and AI innovation.
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.