The Kavli Foundation sponsors an AI-for-Science Postdoctoral Fellowship through FutureHouse's Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship program, supporting one fellow per cohort to pursue an independent, AI-enabled research project in neuroscience. The fellowship provides a $125,000 annual stipend plus comprehensive benefits, travel allowance for conferences, dedicated software engineering support for building AI research tools, access to advanced computational resources (GPU clusters and cloud computing), and wet lab access for experimental validation. Fellows work in collaboration with an advisor or co-advisor who is a member of a Kavli Institute, pursuing bold, curiosity-driven projects in neuroscience ranging from molecular and cellular mechanisms to systems-level understanding of the brain. The fellowship begins September 2026 and runs for one year with a possible one-year extension. Research areas include AI-driven analysis of brain imaging data, machine learning for neural circuit mapping, computational neuroscience models, AI tools for analyzing large-scale neural recordings, and deep learning applied to connectomics and brain-computer interfaces.

Semi-Annual Competitive Grants is sponsored by Robert G Iii And Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation. The foundation provides grants primarily for permanent capital projects such as building acquisition, construction, renovation, and technology infrastructure. It favors focused, strategic support rather than token grants and typically awards funding on a challenge or match basis to stimulate broad community support. The application is a two-stage process beginning with a mandatory Contact Form followed by an invitation for a full application. Geographic focus: Virginia (preference for Richmond metropolitan region) Focus areas: Cultural Arts, Historic Preservation, Environment and Conservation, Community Development, Higher Education Infrastructure, Social Services, Health

Healthy School Awards Program is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation. Recognizes and rewards public K-12 schools in Mississippi that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and implement exemplary school health and wellness initiatives. Awards are given in categories based on school enrollment size, with one school designated as the Healthiest School in Mississippi. Geographic focus: Mississippi Focus areas: Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Staff Wellness, Tobacco-Free Lifestyles

The Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Research Fund is a grant from the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation that funds early-career and established investigators conducting research on MDS — a group of blood cancers affecting bone marrow function. The program supports innovative research and clinical trials aimed at improving standards of care for patients. Past awardees include investigators at Johns Hopkins University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) institutions (universities, hospitals, or research laboratories); principal investigators must hold a doctoral-level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or DO). Early-career awards reach up to ,000 per year; established investigator awards up to ,000 over two years. The deadline was March 6, 2026.

The Mozilla Foundation Democracy x AI Cohort is a 12-month incubator program that funds 10 projects building AI technology at the intersection of artificial intelligence and democratic governance. Each selected project receives $50,000 in the Build Track for 12 months. Two finalists will advance to a Sustain Track worth an additional $250,000 per team to continue scaling impact, bringing total possible support to $300,000 per team. The cohort focuses on three categories: (1) information ecosystem resilience (tackling misinformation, building collective verification, improving algorithmic transparency); (2) institutional transparency and accountability (government data infrastructure, public records tools); and (3) civic space protection (privacy-preserving coordination for activists, surveillance resistance). Beyond funding, selected projects receive monthly cohort calls, expert mentorship, tailored workshops, and access to Mozilla's global network of technologists, activists, and funders. Initial proposals due March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Full proposals due April 30, 2026. Selections announced mid-June 2026 with the cohort launching June 2026.

The Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative is a $60 million joint investment by the Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Wellcome Trust to support rigorous, country-led evaluations of AI health tools in low- and middle-income countries. Delivered in partnership with J-PAL and the African Population and Health Research Center, EVAH funds evaluations of AI-enabled clinical decision support tools in primary and community healthcare settings across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Pathway A supports early-deployment evaluations focusing on usability, workflow integration, and safety for up to $1 million. Pathway B funds randomized controlled trials, economic analyses, and implementation science studies of tools ready for deployment at scale for up to $3 million. The initiative addresses a critical evidence gap about whether AI diagnostic and clinical decision support tools actually improve health outcomes in resource-limited settings.

The Community Grants (New York and Pennsylvania Regions) program is a grant from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund that supports nonprofits working in Monroe or Yates County, New York, or Lackawanna or Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Grants average approximately $28,000 and can range from small amounts to six-figure commitments for program or operations support. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations whose work addresses the foundation's goals. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before applying. The April 2026 application deadline has passed; inquiries are also accepted on a rolling basis for future cycles.

The Gates Foundation AI Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded 12-month program for AI researchers and engineers to work on global health and development challenges using artificial intelligence. Five focus areas: AI in Global Health (maternal and fetal health prediction, disease diagnosis), AI for Agriculture (climate risk prediction, farmer guidance tools), AI for Immunization (service gap identification, vaccine planning), AI in Drug Discovery (molecular design, genomic data integration), and Rapid AI Prototyping (chatbots and scalable health and agriculture solutions). Fellows work on real-world AI applications with direct impact on underserved populations. Based in India.

The Gates Foundation AI to Accelerate Charitable Giving Grand Challenge seeks innovative AI solutions that transform philanthropic giving. The RFP addresses the question: How might AI support donors to give more and give sooner? Projects must address one of three challenge areas: (1) Donor Discovery & Connection — helping donors identify aligned causes through recommendation engines, personalized learning tools, and impact visualization; (2) Convert Intent to Action — reducing barriers preventing motivated donors from completing donations through streamlined giving processes and community-building systems; (3) Foundational Infrastructure — building underlying data systems and standards for philanthropic AI including data pipelines, nonprofit interoperability with AI agents, and fraud detection. Solutions benefiting global health and development in low- and middle-income countries receive priority consideration. Grantees must participate in up to three learning convenings with peer organizations. Applications are submitted through the Gates Foundation portal at submit.gatesfoundation.org.

The Lilly Endowment has launched a landmark Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (AIHE) initiative with up to $500 million in total funding to help Indiana colleges and universities address challenges and opportunities arising from rapid advances in AI technologies. Phase 2 Implementation Grants range from $5 million to $25 million per institution based on enrollment, with proposals due May 1, 2026. Phase 2 Collaboration Grants allocate up to $200 million for multi-institutional collaborative projects, with concept papers due May 1, 2026 and full proposals by invitation due September 25, 2026. The initiative aims to improve student outcomes and workplace readiness through institutional AI transformation projects. Phase 1 Planning Grants of $125,000-$300,000 were awarded in late 2025.

The Lilly Endowment Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (AIHE) Initiative is a landmark $500 million multi-year program to help Indiana colleges and universities develop strategies for integrating AI into higher education. Phase 2 Implementation Grants of $5 million to $25 million (scaled by enrollment) fund institutional plans to enhance student educational outcomes and workforce preparation in an AI-shaped future. Phase 2 also includes Collaboration Grants from a $200 million pool for groups of institutions working together on shared AI challenges. Phase 1 Planning Grants of $125,000 to $300,000 were awarded in late 2025. Implementation grant proposals are due by noon ET on May 1, 2026. Collaboration grant concept papers are also due May 1, 2026, with invited full proposals due September 25, 2026. This is one of the largest single-funder investments in AI for education in the United States, representing a significant commitment by Lilly Endowment to preparing Indiana's higher education system for an AI-transformed future.