Funding AI Projects to Benefit Humanity
Applications are open for 2026, and we encourage you to apply.
Grants in all categories are for USD $10,000.
If you have any questions, please check our FAQ or contact our team for a prompt reply.
We wish you great success with your AI project!
Dr. Elizabeth Brown, PhD
Director, International AI Council
WELCOME
AI GRANTS 2026
Council Grants are awarded in six categories:
- Technology | Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Development, Programming...
- Business | Sales tools, Marketing Analysis, Finance, Stocks...
- Science | Research & Development, Life Sciences, Medicine ...
- Art | Music, Illustration, Film, Literature, Photography, Dance...
- Society | LGBTQ+, Human Rights, Politics, Culture...
- Education | Online Courses, Adult Education, K-12, Languages, Advanced Degrees...
Council Grants in all categories are USD 10,000.
Grant applications are accepted throughout the calendar year.
After applying, you will receive an email confirmation that your application has been accepted.
You will receive notification of the decision of our grant committee within 20 days of applying. We will contact you directly by email if we need clarification to reach our decision.
GRANT APPLICATION
FAQ
Are there any age limits to the program?
Yes, you must be 18 years of age to apply.
Can I apply more than once?
You can apply twice per calendar year. Past grant reciprients must wait two years from the date of their grant to apply again.
When will I find out if my project is accepted?
Once your application is submitted, you will receive a decision from the Council in two weeks.
You added a captcha and an application fee in 2025. Why is that?
Yes, we added a captcha and a token fee to prevent bots and spammers from applying which compromised our mission. Now we have more time for you and your official grant application.
When my project is accepted, how will my grant be paid?
After notification of acceptance, we will confirm your bank details. We will then wire the grant funds, via SWIFT or SEPA, directly to your bank account in the currency of your choice.
Is it possible to work for the Council?
Yes, we are hiring! Please see the CAREERS section at the bottom of the page.
I would like to donate and in a specific category, how do I go about this?
Please contact our sponsor lead for information on private patronage.
I have a question that is not answered here.
Please contact us and a member of our team will get back to you promptly.
AI COUNCIL SPONSORS AND FRIENDS
Thank you for your support.
Chloe Jones
Aarav Sharma
Lars Jensen
Siti Nurhaliza
Jack Taylor Sr.
Maria Rodriguez
Yuki Tanaka
Thabo Mbeki
Sofia Rossi
Dr. David Wilson
Isabella Gonzalez
Wei Chen
Elena Popa
Kwame Mensah
PRIVATE PATRONS OF AI COUNCIL GRANTS
Emily Brown
Mateo Martinez
Tane Williams
Prof Amara Okoro
Thomas Muller
Binh Nguyen
James Johnson, Jr.
Camila Ferreira
Hiroshi Sato
Imane Laroui
Lucas Garcia, Esq.
Priya Patel
Robert Miller
Zuberi Hassan
Anna Andersson
Diego Quispe
Anjali Das
Lucas Santos
Sarah Williams
Alexander Novak
Dr. Mia Walker
Fatima Diop
Min-jun Kim
Hans Schmidt
Guadalupe Lopez
Kofi Addo
Marie Dubois
Lani Tevi, PhD
Gabriel Silva, MD
Abeba Selassie
Jose Hernandez
Dr. Oliver White
Emma Smith
Valentina Gomez
AI COUNCIL | GRANTS STAFF
Dr Elizabeth Brown, PhD
Director
elizabeth@aicouncilgrants.org
Prof. Nicolas Moreau, PhD
Science Advisor
nicolas@aicouncilgrants.org
Carmen Lopez, LL.M.
Society & Culture Lead
carmen@aicouncilgrants.org
Zhang Wei
Technology Lead
zhang@aicouncilgrants.org
David Mwangi, PhD
Education Chair
david@aicouncilgrants.org
Noor Abdullah
Administration Head
noor@aicouncilgrants.org
Not pictured:
Mary Jones | Personal Assistant to the Director
Robert Smith, JD | Senior Staff Lawyer
Sita Devi, MBA
Business Group Chair
sita@aicouncilgrants.org
Katarina Petrova
Arts Coordinator
katarina@aicouncilgrants.org
Nils Hansen
Sponsors & Patrons Liason
lars@aicouncilgrants.org
FEATURED GRANT RECIPRIENTS
TECHNOLOGY
Marco Rossi
Metaweave, 2025
AI-driven materials startup developing self-adapting smart surfaces that senses stress, heat, and environment in real time and restructure to become stronger, lighter, and more efficient.
BUSINESS
Mary Adebayo
PitchForge, 2025
Business platform running on OpenAI that turns raw ideas, data, and conversations into decision-ready executive presentations in minutes, automatically adapting the story, visuals, and strategy to the audience.
ART
Juan Perez
Orchestra Nova, 2023
AI-assisted orchestration platform that collaborates with composers in real time, transforming melodies, emotions, and rough ideas into fully scored, performance-ready symphonic music.
SCIENCE
Emily Wilson
DeepSkyData, 2024
Harnessing the speed of AI to autonomously analyze astronomical data streams, discovering anomalies, new celestial objects, and hidden patterns in the universe faster than human-led research ever could.
SOCIETY
Sarah Thompson
Lingua Bridge, 2026
Conversational tutoring to help refugees rapidly learn the local language through real-life scenarios, accelerating integration, confidence, and access to work and education.
EDUCATION
Li Wei
SparkLab, 2025
A next-generation STEM learning platform that uses adaptive artificial intelligence to turn curiosity-driven play into personalized science and coding education for kids.
ACCOLADES