Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation launch $50M AI grants for cities
Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services is a $50 million partnership between The Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation to fund AI projects in cities worldwide. The initiative will award grants of $500,000 to $2 million to nonprofits and civil society groups working with local governments. These projects aim to improve public health, economic mobility, environmental resilience,…
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- Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation announce $50M partnership for AI-driven city projects
- Grants range from $500,000 to $2M, targeting up to 100M city residents globally
- Applications open October 14, 2026, and close November 29, 2026
The program builds on prior collaborations, including a 2023 convening that brought together over 40 civic leaders from six continents. Early projects in Cali, Colombia; Cape Town, South Africa; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have already demonstrated AI’s potential in areas like flood alerts, disease forecasting, and resident engagement. The Rockefeller Foundation plans to expand these successful initiatives, while the OpenAI Foundation emphasizes pairing AI capabilities with local expertise to create scalable solutions. Applications for the grants open on October 14 and close on November 29, 2026.
Rockefeller Foundation, OpenAI Foundation Announce $50 Million Partnership to Help Cities Improve Public Services Through AI
finance.yahoo.com · 14 October 2026
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