OpenAI People-First AI Fund: Supporting Nonprofit and Community Innovation (US)

OpenAI People-First AI Fund: Supporting Nonprofit and Community Innovation (US)

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Deadline Date
October 8, 2025
Donor Agency
OpenAI
Grant Size
More than $1 million

OpenAI has unveiled the People-First AI Fund, a $50 million commitment to empower mission-driven organizations in the United States.

The fund is designed to support both established and emerging nonprofits, including those without prior experience with AI. It seeks to amplify efforts in areas such as education, healthcare, economic opportunity, community-led research, and resilience building through innovative use of artificial intelligence.

OpenAI’s approach is grounded in listening to and building with communities rather than dictating to them. Guided by insights from a nonprofit commission that engaged over 500 leaders, the fund reflects a vision of AI development that is collaborative, equitable, and attuned to frontline needs.

By funding projects with flexible terms and encouraging creative applications of AI, the opportunity extends beyond financial support. It embraces a larger mission—ensuring the Intelligence Age unfolds with inclusion, adaptability, and meaningful community participation.

For more information, visit OpenAI.

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