Funding for work that builds capacity to address risks from transformative AI
Funds projects that build capacity to address societal risks from transformative AI, supporting education, networking, and community initiatives rather than direct research.
Funder: Open Philanthropy
Due Dates: Rolling (applications open until further notice)
Funding Amounts: Flexible; small grants to individuals and multi-year grants to organizations; no set minimum or maximum.
Summary: Supports projects that build society’s capacity to address risks from transformative advances in artificial intelligence.
Key Information: Focus is on capacity-building (not direct research); both individuals and organizations may apply.
Description
This funding opportunity supports projects that aim to build capacity for addressing societal risks arising from transformative advances in artificial intelligence (AI). The program welcomes a wide range of capacity-building efforts, including but not limited to training and mentorship programs, events, groups, resources, and media that help new and existing talent engage with AI risk reduction, foster professional networks, or contribute to public discourse on transformative AI and its impacts. Both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply, and projects may be part-time or full-time.
The fund is particularly interested in work that:
- Helps new talent enter the AI risk field, including those from outside computer science or machine learning.
- Supports existing professionals (e.g., through networking events).
- Contributes to thoughtful discussion about transformative AI and its societal effects.
Relevant project types include educational initiatives, professional development, community-building events, online or in-person groups, publications, podcasts, and infrastructure that increase engagement and expertise in AI risk mitigation. The focus is on building capacity rather than conducting direct technical or policy research, though projects may have both elements.
