0G Labs
0G Labs and Blockchain Builders Fund ran the 2026 Apollo accelerator for ten decentralized AI teams. Applications are closed; the ten-week program ran from April 28 through June 25, 2026, with a graduation event scheduled for July 29.
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AI Security Institute
AISI's Alignment Project funded research to prevent advanced AI systems from behaving dangerously, intentionally or accidentally, with awards up to £1 million per project. Part of over £15M AISI has committed across three grant programs; closed with no current open applications.
AI Security Institute
AISI's Challenge Fund supported UK and international academic institutions and non-profit organizations researching safeguards, control, alignment, and societal resilience to advanced AI risk, with awards up to £200,000 per project. Closed with no current open applications.
Arbitrum Foundation
A concluded $1,000,000 Arbitrum Foundation initiative funding AI-related projects on Arbitrum, marked "Program Complete" on the Foundation's grants page.
ChainGPT
ChainGPT Builder’s Program Season 3 was announced as a Web3 builder intake offering API credits, technical support, and access to the ChainGPT AI stack. The only sourced evidence is a social announcement with no verified standing application route or later season, so the named season is recorded as concluded.
Google.org
Google.org's AI for Science fund supported scientific projects using AI and announced 12 recipients on January 26, 2026. The application and selection round is concluded.
ICTS
A postdoctoral fellowship from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences and the National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore focused on AI in biology. Applications closed on March 1, 2026.
NCCU
🛠️ Build with IBM watsonx Orchestrate. 📘 Earn IBM SkillsBuild badges. 🏆 Compete for $10K in prizes. The NCCU AI Hackathon March 19–20, 2026 Open to all university students.
National Science Foundation
NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY announces planning grants for K-12 educators, technologists, researchers, and parents/guardians to develop and scale evidence-based tools for an AI-driven future. Eligible teams may apply for planning grants to prepare for larger implementation projects. The deadline is May 27, 2026.
Second Look Research
A ten-week 2026 summer fellowship at the University of Chicago focused on reproducing AI safety research. The fellowship runs from June 15 through August 22 and includes a stipend and work with external advisors.
Tarbell Center
A completed Tarbell Center grant round offering up to $20,000 for original reporting in established outlets on artificial intelligence and its impacts. The call was open to freelance and staff journalists and closed on March 8, 2026.
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