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The Google. org Digital Futures Fund is a major philanthropic initiative supporting think tanks and academic institutions conducting research on the societal impacts of artificial intelligence. In April 2026, Google.
org announced an additional $15 million in funding for a new cohort of grantees, bringing the total global commitment to over $35 million. The 2026 cohort includes organizations such as American Compass, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Urban Institute, and Centro Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (CENIA) in Chile.
Research is organized around three pillars essential to a thriving AI ecosystem: (1) Work and the Economy — exploring AI's impact on labor markets, sector-specific transformations in manufacturing and healthcare, and policy environments for workforce opportunities; (2) Innovation and Infrastructure — examining AI development ecosystems, compute access, and technological sovereignty; (3) Security and Governance — investigating AI safety frameworks, regulatory approaches, and international AI governance.
The fund operates through invitation and nomination rather than an open application process, though organizations can express interest through Google. org's engagement channels. The programme is global in scope, with grantees spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Think tanks, academic institutions, and policy research organizations conducting research on AI impacts on society, economy, and governance. Global eligibility. Selection is primarily by invitation and nomination, though expressions of interest are accepted. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $15 million for the 2026 cohort. Over $35 million committed globally since launch. Individual grants estimated at $500,000-$2,000,000 based on cohort size and total funding. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Google.org's $30 million global initiative funding nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions partnering with governments to use generative and agentic AI to transform public services. Focus areas include health (expanding healthcare access through AI-powered service delivery), resilience (enhancing crisis preparedness, response, and recovery), and economy (improving public infrastructure and economic opportunity). Selected organizations receive multi-month Google.org Accelerator programming with dedicated technical support from Google AI experts.
LINGUA Africa Open Call for Inclusive AI Language Projects is sponsored by Microsoft AI for Good Lab, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Masakhane African Languages Hub, and Google.org. This open call is designed to strengthen the language foundations needed for inclusive AI in Africa, addressing the underrepresentation of African languages in modern AI systems. It welcomes proposals focused on data creation and model or tool development.
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 Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program supports AI-focused startups and global AI firms with comprehensive resources including up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits, 2 billion free Model Studio tokens for access to Alibaba's generative AI platform, 1:1 Office Hours with AI experts covering products, solutions, and infrastructure, POC coupons, and invitations to Alibaba Cloud events worldwide. The program is designed to help AI startups accelerate their growth with technical, educational, and networking resources. Applications are reviewed within 4-5 business days, and successful applicants are notified via email. The program provides access to Alibaba Cloud's GPU infrastructure including H100s in the Singapore region, making it particularly attractive for APAC-focused AI startups. The promotion period runs from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) Robotics Call for Proposals funds academic research advancing robotics technology for capable, safe, and intelligent robots operating alongside people. Research topics include AI for Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction, Autonomous Navigation, Manipulation in Cluttered and Unstructured Environments, Soft and Compliant Robotics, Perception and Computer Vision for Robotics, and Multi-Robot Systems. Awards consist of up to $50,000 in unrestricted research funds plus up to $50,000 in AWS Promotional Credits. This is a recurring program with calls typically issued in spring and fall cycles. Selected researchers gain access to Amazon robotics experts and potential collaboration opportunities.
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