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Humanity AI Initiative (Forthcoming Open Call) is sponsored by Humanity AI (a collaborative philanthropic initiative including Doris Duke Foundation, Ford Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Kapor Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Mellon Foundation, Mozilla Foundation, Omidyar Network, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment).
Humanity AI is a collaborative philanthropic initiative dedicated to ensuring artificial intelligence (AI) serves the public good. It is a $500 million, five-year initiative launched to establish a people-driven future where AI delivers for humanity, strengthens communities, and enhances human creativity. The initiative focuses on democracy, education, humanities and culture, labor and economy, and security.
They plan to have a forthcoming open call for proposals.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations working to shape AI governance, inform public thinking, and innovate how digital technologies are built and used. Specifics for the open call will be released later. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Humanity AI Initiative (Forthcoming Open Call) is funded by Humanity AI (a collaborative philanthropic initiative including Doris Duke Foundation, Ford Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Kapor Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Mellon Foundation, Mozilla Foundation, Omidyar Network, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and Siegel Family Endowment). 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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