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OpenAI's People-First AI Fund is sponsored by OpenAI Foundation. This initiative supports U.S. nonprofits advancing education, community innovation, and economic opportunity, with a focus on AI literacy and public understanding. It seeks programs that help communities build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the age of artificial intelligence, particularly those that equip people with practical skills.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based public charities with valid 501(c)(3) status and annual operating budgets between $500,000 and $10 million. Applicants do not have to have previous AI experience. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000,000 (total initiative, $40.5 million disbursed in 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
OpenAI's People-First AI Fund is funded by OpenAI Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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