AI Solutions for Public Services- Budget - 500,000 USD to 2 Million USD

The Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation seek proposals for the Cities Deliver initiative to provide AI solutions for public services in cities worldwide. The program funds projects across two tracks—Seed ($500,000 to under $1 million) and Scale ($1 million to $2 million)—focused on public health, economic mobility, environmental resilience, and civic engagement. Grants support early concepts or expanding existing pilots over a 24-month term to improve service quality for underserved communities. Eligible lead applicants include nonprofits, university labs, fiscally sponsored organizations, and public benefit corporations. For-profit entities may qualify in limited cases, but governments cannot apply directly. All applicants must partner with a city government, demonstrate a charitable purpose, and operate as a USA organization. Round 1 proposals, including an eligibility screen and short video, are due digitally by November 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Applicants must submit questions by October 31, 2026, to [email protected], with revised FAQs released on November 4, 2026.