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The Mozilla Foundation Democracy x AI Cohort is a 12-month incubator program that funds 10 projects building AI technology at the intersection of artificial intelligence and democratic governance. Each selected project receives $50,000 in the Build Track for 12 months. Two finalists will advance to a Sustain Track worth an additional $250,000 per team to continue scaling impact, bringing total possible support to $300,000 per team.
The cohort focuses on three categories: (1) information ecosystem resilience (tackling misinformation, building collective verification, improving algorithmic transparency); (2) institutional transparency and accountability (government data infrastructure, public records tools); and (3) civic space protection (privacy-preserving coordination for activists, surveillance resistance).
Beyond funding, selected projects receive monthly cohort calls, expert mentorship, tailored workshops, and access to Mozilla's global network of technologists, activists, and funders. Initial proposals due March 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Full proposals due April 30, 2026.
Selections announced mid-June 2026 with the cohort launching June 2026.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must have a working/functional technology with demonstrated traction (not just ideas or wireframes), a committed team able to execute over 12 months, and a commitment to openness (at least some code, datasets, or models open-sourced or a documented roadmap to open source during the grant period). Legally eligible entities include US 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-US nonprofit equivalents, and for-profit social enterprises (evaluated case-by-case). Applications must be in English. Global geographic scope with emphasis on diverse geographic representation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 per project for 12 months (Build Track) to 10 selected projects, with up to $250,000 follow-on for two Sustain Track finalists. Total potential per team up to $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Mozilla Foundation Democracy x AI Cohort 2026 Incubator Program is funded by Mozilla Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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