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Organization Profile

Hopelab

aka Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, RTYPF, responsible technology youth power
NonprofitActivehopelab.orgX ↗
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
Apply on rtyouthpower.org

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

44 on file
Showing 26-44 of 44, newest dated evidence first
  1. Cyber Collective
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  2. Design It For Us
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  3. Detroit Heals Detroit
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  4. Encode Justice
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  5. Future Incubator
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  6. Gen-Z for Change
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  7. Generation Patient
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  8. GoodforMEdia
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  9. Institute for Strategic Dialogue
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  10. Log Off
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  11. NextGen Connect
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  12. Our Subscription to Addiction
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  13. Public Knowledge
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  14. Reboot
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  15. ReThink Citizens
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  16. Seattle Student Union
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  17. Seek Common Ground
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  18. The STEAM Connection
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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  19. Young People's Alliance Education Fund
    ProgramResponsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) 2023 cohort, anchored by Omidyar Network
    AmountNot recorded
    DateAug 2, 2023
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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.