Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services 2026: Up to $2M Grants by Rockefeller & OpenAI Foundations

Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation

FundingUSD 500,000 to 2,000,000

DeadlineNovember 29, 202620 days left

WhereGlobal (Worldwide)

In short

The Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services grant supports organizations working with city governments to improve public services through AI solutions. Grants range from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the application deadline is November 29, 2026.

Who can apply

Type of organisation : NGOs and non-profits, Research institutions

Area of work : Health, Governance and civic tech, Other areas

Stage : Not restricted or not stated

What you will need

Must be a nonprofit or public benefit corporation
Must have a committed city government partner
Projects must respond to verified city demand
Leverage core frontier AI capabilities
Demonstrate readiness for integration into public sector workflows
Applications evaluated on problem severity and focus on vulnerable communities
Feasibility of government integration
Responsible AI practices

This summary was prepared with the help of AI and checked by the FundRadar team. The funder’s own page is the reference.