Organization Profile
Hopelab
aka Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, RTYPF, responsible technology youth power
Hopelab is a nonprofit that funds and builds technology for young people's mental health. It runs the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, a pooled fund of about $7 million from roughly 19 philanthropic partners that makes grants, typically $25,000 to $100,000, to youth-led and intergenerational US organizations working toward a safer digital world, with young leaders in funding decisions.1,2,3,4
Programs
1 active- Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (annual grant cohorts)Grants · $1.9M across 24 organizations
Annual cohort-based grants of $50,000-$100,000 for one year to youth-led and intergenerationally-led U.S. organizations working on responsible technology, with young leaders holding funding-decision roles. The 2023 and 2025 cohorts were anchored by Omidyar Network. Fund 3 applications closed October 10, 2025. The apply page says the 2026 cohort is closed and that Fund 4 applications will be announced in Fall 2026. There is no current application form.
Awards
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RecipientProgramAmountDateEvidence
- #HalfTheStoryProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- AI ConsensusProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Center for Intimacy JusticeProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Cyber CollectiveProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Decifer StudioProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Design It For UsProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- EncodeProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Generation PatientProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Innovation For EveryoneProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Our Subscription to AddictionProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Paragon Policy FellowshipProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- People's Public LabProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- ReThink CitizensProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Rooted Futured LabProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Seek Common GroundProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- The Los Altos InstitutionProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- trubel&coProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- Young People's Alliance Education FundProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2025 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateFeb 5, 2025
- #HalfTheStoryProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
- 5Rights FoundationProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
- AI ConsensusProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
- Center for Educational Equity, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
- Center for Intimacy JusticeProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
- Civics UnpluggedProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
- Connected CampsProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar NetworkAmountNot recordedDateAug 2, 2023
Focus Areas
responsible AI, tech accountability, youth mental health and well-being, digital equity, youth-led civic and tech organizing.
Typical size$25,000 to $100,000; Fund 4 Ideas Fund grants for new grantees $5,000 to $50,000
CadenceFund 4 Ideas Fund grants roll from early 2027; renewal grants run through the Growth Fund.
Sources
- www.rtyouthpower.org
- www.rtyouthpower.org/apply
- omidyar.com/update/young-leaders-in-technology-granted-2-million-to-create-safe-and-inclusive-online-spaces
- omidyar.com/update/responsible-tech-youth-power-fund-chooses-next-generation-of-leaders-to-transform-responsible-technology-landscape
- hopelab.org/programs/responsible-technology-youth-power-fund
- www.rtyouthpower.org/aboutthefund-1
- www.rtyouthpower.org/faq-1
- www.rtyouthpower.org/newera