A People-First AI Fund: $50M to support nonprofits

OpenAI announced a $50 million People-First AI Fund to support nonprofits working on AI safety and equitable AI development. The fund aims to empower organizations that prioritize human-centered AI approaches. This initiative matters because it promotes responsible AI use and addresses societal impacts of AI technology.

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PublishedMonday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PMSep 8, 04:00 PM

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Applications are now open for OpenAI’s People-First AI Fund, a $50M initiative supporting U.S. nonprofits advancing education, community innovation, and economic opportunity. Apply by October 8, 2025, for unrestricted grants that help communities shape AI for the public good.

At OpenAI, ensuring broad deployment of benefits and applying an iterative approach to innovation is core to who we are. We believe AI should help solve humanity’s hardest problems, and that we should listen to and learn from organizations already leading that work on the frontlines.

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A People-First AI Fund: $50M to support nonprofits

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