Humanity AI Open Call 2026 | Grants of Up to $1 Million for Community-Led AI Initiatives
Humanity AI has launched an open call offering grants between $75,000 and $1,000,000 for community-led initiatives that shape how artificial intelligence is built, governed, and used.
Overview
The Humanity AI Open Call is designed to support community-led efforts addressing the social, economic, cultural, and technological implications of artificial intelligence. The initiative focuses on three key issue areas: Education, Labor and the Economy, and Humanities, Arts, and Culture. Projects may adopt approaches such as shaping AI governance, building AI on community terms, or challenging AI that does not serve communities.
Grants range from $75,000 to $1,000,000 across multiple funding tiers, and approved projects can last up to three years. When AI models are central to the methodology, priority is given to open-weight and open-source models.
Eligibility
- Open to U.S.-based organizations, U.S.-based collaborations, and eligible U.S.-based individuals focused on U.S.-based communities.
- Lead organizations must hold 501(c)(3) status.
- Individuals may apply with support from a fiscal sponsor or another 501(c)(3) intermediary.
- Out-of-scope activities include standalone AI literacy, pure AI adoption, and research-only projects.
How to Apply
The application process consists of an initial application phase followed by a finalist round for top-rated applicants. Prospective applicants should review the organisational readiness tool and application questions before submitting.
To submit your proposal, visit the application portal.
Deadline
Initial applications must be submitted by October 21, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. PT / 7:59 p.m. ET.