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The AI for Economic Opportunity Fund is a partnership between GitLab Foundation and OpenAI providing $250,000 in catalytic funding per organization plus technical resources to US-based nonprofits developing AI solutions that measurably improve economic mobility for low-income populations.
Priority areas include unlocking siloed data expanding agent interoperability reducing service delivery costs personalizing learning validating skills and strengthening labor market intelligence. Recipients receive six months of prototyping support from February to August including OpenAI engineer mentorship API credits and technical guidance culminating in a Demo Day at OpenAI San Francisco headquarters.
Selected projects become eligible for additional scaling grants from partner philanthropies. The program launched its third annual call for applicants in 2025. This is distinct from the OpenAI Foundation People-First AI Fund which provides unrestricted grants to a broader range of nonprofits and from Google.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: US-based nonprofit organizations using AI to measurably improve economic mobility for low-income populations anywhere in the world. Organizations may submit up to three concept notes per application cycle. Annual call for applicants typically opens in mid-year with prototyping period running February through August. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows minimum $4 million total fund with $250,000 per selected organization in catalytic funding for prototyping over six months. Additionally provides OpenAI API credits six months of technical support from OpenAI engineers and mentorship. Selected organizations become eligible for scaling grants from partner philanthropies. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
GitLab Foundation AI for Economic Opportunity Fund is funded by GitLab Foundation in partnership with OpenAI. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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