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The OpenAI Foundation People-First AI Fund is a grant from the OpenAI Foundation that funds nonprofits and mission-focused organizations working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public good. In 2025, the OpenAI Foundation committed an initial $50 million to support organizations advancing AI literacy, community innovation, and economic opportunity.
The fund prioritizes practical approaches that maximize AI's benefits while minimizing risks, particularly for communities that stand to gain the most from equitable access to AI tools. Grantees represent a wide range of focus areas, and the Foundation has published its initial cohort of People-First AI Fund recipients. U.S.-based nonprofits are the primary eligible applicants.
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Our mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. A note from our Board Chair AI has extraordinary potential to help solve some of our hardest problems. But building systems that benefit humanity also means preparing for the challenges advanced AI brings.
The OpenAI Foundation is built to address both. The OpenAI Foundation made an initial $25 billion commitment across two programs Life Sciences and Curing Diseases Using AI to accelerate breakthroughs so everyone can benefit from better diagnostics, treatments, and cures. Supporting practical technical solutions for maximizing AI’s benefits and minimizing its risks.
In 2025, the OpenAI Foundation made an initial $50 million commitment to support nonprofits and mission-focused organizations working at the intersection of innovation and public good.
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Research proposal describing intersection of AI and mental health
Budget justification ($5K-$100K range)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits working in AI literacy, community innovation, and economic opportunity. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies 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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