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Humanity AI Grants 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 (Humanity AI initiative). Humanity AI is a collaborative philanthropic initiative aiming to ensure artificial intelligence serves the public good.
It spans five priority areas: democracy, education, humanities and culture, labor and economy, and security. The initiative supports organizations working to align technology with democratic values and aims to empower talented people working to shape a future where technology serves the public good and honors the inherent dignity of every individual and family. An open call for proposals is expected in Summer 2026.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Interconnected and diverse portfolio of organizations with the ability to shape the conversation on AI, working to ensure AI is built and governed in ways that puts people first. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows more than $18,000,000 in initial grants, $10,000,000 open call forthcoming. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Humanity AI Grants is funded 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 (Humanity AI initiative). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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Past winners and funding trends for this program
The ten-foundation Humanity AI collaborative opened applications September 10, 2026, with an October 21 deadline, three funding tiers from $75,000 to $1 million, and a Lever for Change two-phase review. Its out-of-scope list eliminates AI literacy training, AI adoption, and research-only projects. Here is what actually qualifies.
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