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People-First AI Fund
A $50 million fund for 2026 from the OpenAI Foundation making unrestricted, one-time grants to US 501(c)(3) nonprofits with annual budgets between $500,000 and $10 million (priority $1-8 million; select regranters under $15 million), across community support services, community arts and cultural organizations, and community journalism and media. Grants run up to 10% of an organization's annual budget with light-touch reporting, and do not require use of OpenAI products.
Who can apply
- Eligibility
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 People-First AI Fund | Deadline: July 15, 2026Closed | $50 million | openaifoundation.org |
Past rounds stay on the page, so you can see how often this program opens.
Funding evidence
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