Apply for $50M People-First AI Fund by October 8
Apply for $50M People-First AI Fund by October 8
It’s a $50M initiative offering up to $1M in unrestricted funding for U.S.-based nonprofits. The goal is to support community-led innovation, AI literacy, and economic opportunity.
Any U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization can apply. Healthcare providers, community-based organizations (CBOs), and -aligned nonprofits are all strong candidates.
AI can streamline back-office operations (like billing and scheduling), improve patient communication and outreach, and help analyze data to better serve communities. We focus on practical, cost-effective use cases that increase efficiency and impact.
Not at all. Many nonprofits think AI is out of reach, but that’s exactly what this fund is designed to change. We help you identify where AI makes sense, and frame it in a way funders understand.
Help you identify AI opportunities in your operations.
You still gain a clear roadmap of AI opportunities for your organization. This positions you to pursue other funding sources and future grant cycles.
The OpenAI Fund has a time-limited application deadline. Acting now ensures you don’t miss this unique opportunity. Plus, being early adopters of AI in healthcare nonprofits will help you stay ahead in funding and impact.
Be prepared to provide an overview of your organization including your mission statement in 250 words.
In 300 words or less be able to explain the urgent community need you will be solving.
Showcase how many people you have served over the last 12 months and include a story to illustrate the impact you have had in 300 words.
Regarless of current AI use, explain how the organization is thinking about AI and community impact.
Whether you're launching a new initiative, integrating AI, or building a brand that matters—let's talk about how strategic thinking and innovation can move your mission forward.