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Rockefeller Foundation & OpenAI Foundation Cities Deliver Grant: $500,000–$2 Million in Funding

November 10, 2026 • 2 min read

About the Opportunity

Are you part of an organisation developing AI-powered solutions to improve public services? The Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services initiative, launched by the Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation, offers grants to organisations working with city governments to address public challenges using artificial intelligence.

The initiative aims to improve public services and create meaningful impact in underserved communities worldwide.

Benefits

Selected organisations can receive:

  • $500,000–$2 million in grant funding.
  • Funding for 24-month projects.
  • Mentorship, peer learning, and evaluation support.
  • Technical support for AI development.
  • Access to global networks of city leaders, funders, and technical partners.

Focus Areas

Projects must address at least one of these areas:

  • Public Health: Improving healthcare access and public health services.
  • Economic Mobility: Helping people access employment, skills, and financial benefits.
  • Environmental Resilience: Using AI to address environmental risks and emergencies.
  • Civic Engagement: Improving communication and service delivery between governments and residents.

Eligibility

The opportunity is open to eligible organisations worldwide, including organisations in Nigeria.

Applicants must:

  • Be an eligible nonprofit, university lab, fiscally sponsored organisation, or qualifying public benefit corporation.
  • Have a committed city government partner.
  • Propose a project with a clear charitable or social welfare purpose.
  • Demonstrate how AI will improve public service delivery.

Note: Individuals and city governments cannot apply directly.

Application Deadline: November 29, 2026

How to Apply

Visit the official programme website to review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

APPLY HERE

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