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Visit funder's website →The MacArthur Foundation has launched AI Opportunity as a new Big Bet Program focused on expanding who creates, uses, and benefits from artificial intelligence, with emphasis on the intersection of AI, the economy, and the workforce. The program centers on young people in Chicago, community-centered AI development, and nonprofit applications of AI.
MacArthur has already awarded $10 million in initial aligned grantmaking to organizations including the AI Now Institute ($2M), Brookings Institution ($2M), London School of Economics ($2M), New America ($1M), Pulitzer Center ($1M), Washington Center for Equitable Growth ($1M), Data and Society ($500K), and Human Rights Data Analysis Group ($500K). The foundation is actively hiring an AI Opportunity Director and building program staff.
While not currently accepting unsolicited proposals, interested organizations can submit ideas through a web form on the MacArthur website.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, research institutions, think tanks, civil society organizations, and nonprofits focused on AI governance, workforce impact, and public interest AI. Not currently accepting unsolicited proposals but ideas can be shared via online form. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows multi-year Big Bet investment (MacArthur Big Bets typically $100-150 million over program lifetime). Initial aligned grants of $500,000-$2,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
MacArthur Foundation AI Opportunity Big Bet Program is funded by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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