OpenAI A People-First AI Fund is sponsored by OpenAI Inc.. This fund supports U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, focusing on AI literacy, community innovation, and economic opportunity. It aims to enhance public understanding of AI, promote participatory design in AI applications by communities, and expand access to meaningful work through inclusive practices, especially for traditionally marginalized populations.

The OpenAI People-First AI Fund is a $50 million initiative created by the OpenAI Foundation to support U.S. nonprofits in advancing education, community innovation, and economic opportunity through AI. The fund was informed by the independent OpenAI Nonprofit Commission, which engaged more than 500 nonprofit and community leaders representing over 7 million Americans. The first open application round in 2025 distributed $40.5 million in unrestricted grants to 208 nonprofits across the United States. A second wave of $9.5 million in board-directed grants targeting organizations advancing scalable AI work in health, education, and community resilience is planned for 2026. Eligible organizations must have annual operating budgets between $500,000 and $10 million, be located in the U.S., and do not need prior AI experience. The fund prioritizes community-led participatory design ensuring AI strengthens civic life.

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.

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.

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.

People-First AI Fund is a grant from OpenAI that funds nonprofits and community organizations using artificial intelligence for real-world social impact. The program is part of OpenAI's $50 million commitment to help mission-driven organizations leverage AI tools and capabilities to address critical challenges in education, healthcare, workforce development, and other community-focused areas. Projects should demonstrate clear AI integration strategies with measurable outcomes. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Awards reach up to $500,000. The application deadline is October 8, 2026.

The AI for Economic Opportunity Fund is a partnership between GitLab Foundation and OpenAI providing $250,000 in catalytic funding per organization plus technical resources to US-based nonprofits developing AI solutions that measurably improve economic mobility for low-income populations. Priority areas include unlocking siloed data expanding agent interoperability reducing service delivery costs personalizing learning validating skills and strengthening labor market intelligence. Recipients receive six months of prototyping support from February to August including OpenAI engineer mentorship API credits and technical guidance culminating in a Demo Day at OpenAI San Francisco headquarters. Selected projects become eligible for additional scaling grants from partner philanthropies. The program launched its third annual call for applicants in 2025. This is distinct from the OpenAI Foundation People-First AI Fund which provides unrestricted grants to a broader range of nonprofits and from Google.org programs which focus on different social impact areas.

Humanity AI Fund is sponsored by Multiple Private Foundations (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is fiscal sponsor). A pooled fund established by ten major foundations focusing on people-centered AI research. It supports projects across democracy, education, humanities and culture, labor and economy, and security, aiming to empower people to have a voice in the future of AI.