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The IBM Impact Accelerator is a global program that provides substantial pro bono technology and implementation support to nonprofits, government organizations, and academic institutions working on AI-driven solutions for education and workforce development.
In February 2026, IBM opened a global Request for Proposals (RFP) for its next cohort, inviting organizations to collaborate on developing AI solutions that help people learn more effectively, navigate career transitions, and access jobs needed to build economic resilience. IBM committed $45 million in cash and in-kind technology and services over five years to support populations facing environmental and economic challenges.
Selected organizations receive access to IBM's full AI technology stack including watsonx AI platform, Granite foundation models, IBM Cloud infrastructure, IBM Quantum computing resources, and Red Hat enterprise solutions. IBM also provides dedicated consulting staff, with EY serving as a strategic implementation partner. The program requires a two-year engagement and all project work must be conducted in English.
Proposals for the 2026 cohort were due March 25, 2026, submitted through IBM's Proposal Submission Portal. The program runs annually with new RFPs each year.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, government entities and government-owned enterprises, and nonprofit public or private colleges and universities. Applicants must be able to engage with IBM for a two-year period and conduct project work in English. Global eligibility. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Part of IBM's $45 million commitment over five years in cash and in-kind technology donations. Each selected organization receives pro bono access to IBM watsonx, Granite AI models, IBM Cloud, IBM Quantum, and Red Hat platforms, along with IBM consulting staff and EY as strategic partner. Estimated in-kind value of $1-5 million per organization over the two-year engagement period. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science is a $30 million global open call to fund nonprofits, social enterprises, and academic institutions using artificial intelligence to accelerate breakthroughs in health and climate science. The challenge funds organizations applying AI to two priority domains: Health and Life Sciences (drug discovery, diagnostics, epidemiology, genomics) and Climate Resilience and Environmental Science (climate modeling, biodiversity monitoring, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture). Individual grants range from $500,000 to $3 million. Beyond funding, selected organizations gain access to technical mentorship from Google AI researchers, Google Cloud computing resources, and a multi-month accelerator programme. Applications close April 17, 2026. This is part of Google.org's broader $60 million commitment to AI impact challenges in 2026, alongside the separate AI for Government Innovation challenge.
Google.org's AI for Science Impact Challenge is a $30M global open call to empower researchers and organizations with funding, tools, and technical expertise to accelerate scientific breakthroughs using AI. Selected organizations receive between $500K and $3M USD and can participate in a Google.org Accelerator with dedicated pro bono technical support from Google experts and Google Cloud credits. Focus areas include AI for Health and Life Sciences (genomics, brain mapping, disease understanding) and AI for Climate Resilience and Environmental Science (biodiversity, agriculture, living systems). The multi-month accelerator program supports high-impact solutions leveraging generative AI and agentic capabilities.