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The OpenAI Foundation's People-First AI Fund is a $50 million initiative providing unrestricted cash grants to U.S. nonprofits working in education, community innovation, economic opportunity, and health. The fund requires no platform commitments — grants are unrestricted with no obligation to use OpenAI products. The initial application window (September-October 2025) attracted nearly 3,000 applications and resulted in $40.
5 million distributed to 208 organizations. A second wave of $9. 5 million in Board-directed grants supports organizations advancing transformative AI work in health and public benefit.
The foundation has signaled ongoing commitment to broadening support and future open calls are anticipated, though no specific timeline has been announced for the next application cycle.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S.-based public charities with valid 501(c)(3) status, located in and primarily conducting work within the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia. Annual operating budget must be greater than $500,000 and less than $10 million. No current AI use is required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50 million total fund. Initial wave distributed $40.5 million in unrestricted grants to 208 nonprofits. Second wave of $9.5 million in Board-directed grants for organizations advancing AI in health and public benefit. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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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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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The People-First AI Fund is a grant from the OpenAI Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations using artificial intelligence to create meaningful social impact and advance human-centered AI innovation. Backed by a $50 million contribution from OpenAI, the fund supports organizations with annual budgets between $500,000 and $10 million that demonstrate both AI innovation and positive community outcomes. Priority is given to organizations working on AI alignment, ethical deployment, and community benefit. Past awards include a $500,000 unrestricted grant to the News Literacy Project. The fund targets nonprofits focused on return on society and equity-driven approaches to emerging technology.
The OpenAI Foundation People-First AI Fund is a $50 million initiative supporting U.S. nonprofits using AI to advance education, community innovation, economic opportunity, healthcare, and community resilience. Wave 1 distributed $40.5 million in unrestricted grants to 208 community-based nonprofits across the United States through an open call that received nearly 3,000 applications. Wave 2, totaling $9.5 million in board-directed grants, is slated for early 2026 and targets organizations already advancing scalable AI work in health, education, and community resilience. The fund prioritizes efforts that use AI in creative ways to expand access, improve programmatic and service delivery, build resilience, and advance community-led research. Example grantees include STEM From Dance (combining dance and AI learning for young girls of color) and digital literacy and workforce development programs.
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