OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund 2025

📖 About OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund

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

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 18, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 8, 2025
• Category:
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Fully Funded
  • Grants
• Sponsor Organization: OpenAI

🎁 Benefits of OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund

• Up to $50M to support nonprofits.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The People-First AI Fund is intended for U.S.-based nonprofits with valid 501(c)(3) status. Organizations may only apply once to be considered for the Fund. Specific requirements include:

• Organizations must be a U.S.-based public charity with a valid 501(c)(3) status and in compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements.
• The organization must be located in and primarily conducting work within the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia.
• Organizations must have an annual operating budget greater than $500,000 but less than $10 million.
• Applicants do not need prior AI experience. Applications are welcome from organizations at every stage of AI adoption—from exploration to pilots and active deployment.
• Organizations using these resources for regranting purposes will not be considered.
• Fiscally sponsored projects will not be considered.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

To apply, visit the application website and complete the required steps.

⏳ Application Deadline

• October 8, 2025

🔗 Application Portal

• View details of the OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund.
• Apply directly via the OpenAI - A People-First AI Fund Application Portal.

For more information, please visit the official OpenAI website.

• Up to $50M to support nonprofits.