Foresight AI Science & Safety Grants
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Quick Answer
Grants of typically US$30,000–100,000 (about ₹28.5 lakh–₹95 lakh), plus compute and hub space, for open AI-for-science and AI-safety projects.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Foresight Institute
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 November 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Foresight Institute. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Foresight Institute, a US non-profit, runs the AI for Science & Safety Nodes: physical hubs in San Francisco and Berlin (with a community xNode in Cape Town) that offer grant funding, office space, community and compute for open AI-for-science and safety projects.
The current request for proposals has three calls:
- I. Local compute – building and providing compute that individuals or communities physically own and control.
- II. Coordination and accountability – work that helps the transition to capable AI go well.
- III. AI-first science: Bio, Neuro, Nano – using AI as the main engine of progress in biology, neuroscience and nanotechnology.
Typical grants range from US$30,000 to US$100,000 (about ₹28.5 lakh to ₹95 lakh), and larger amounts are possible for the right project. Smaller amounts go to the Human Empowerment and AI Insurance & Open Governance areas. Grants are usually paid in one lump sum; multi-year projects may be paid in tranches tied to milestones. Overheads of up to 10% of direct research costs can be covered.
Individuals, teams and organisations can apply, and both non-profits and for-profits are welcome, though a for-profit should be ready to explain why it needs grant funding. Everything the grant produces (code, data and outputs) must be open-sourced. Foresight strongly prioritises applicants who want to be active, in-person members of the San Francisco or Berlin Nodes, but in-person attendance is not a requirement to apply.
The 2026 round closed on 31 October 2026 (23:59 PDT). Foresight reviews proposals for about three months after the deadline. Watch this page for the next round.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected projects receive a grant of typically US$30,000–100,000 (about ₹28.5 lakh to ₹95 lakh), and more for the right project. They can also get private local compute, workspace in the San Francisco or Berlin AI Nodes, travel-paid field-building events, and access to Foresight's advisors and scientific network. Grants are usually one lump sum; larger multi-year projects are paid in milestone tranches. Up to 10% overhead on direct research costs can be funded.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Proposals are first reviewed in-house for fit and quality. Strong submissions are sent to technical advisors for further evaluation, and Foresight may follow up with written questions or a short call. Applicants who opt in may also have their application shared with Lightcone Commons for possible additional funding.
Application Process
- 1
Submit proposal
Fill the online form and choose grant, compute and/or hub space.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Individuals, teams and organisations. Both non-profit and for-profit organisations are welcome, but for-profits should be prepared to explain why they need grant funding.
How much is a grant?
Grants typically range from US$30,000 to US$100,000, with smaller amounts for the Human Empowerment and AI Insurance & Open Governance areas and higher amounts for the rest.
What is the deadline?
The 2026 round closed on 31 October 2026 at 23:59 PDT. Review takes about three months after the deadline.
Do I need to move to San Francisco or Berlin?
No, but Foresight strongly prioritises applicants who want to be active, in-person contributors at one of the Nodes, for example by working there regularly or coming for sprints.
Must the work be open source?
Yes. Foresight requires the code, data and outputs of the funded work to be open-sourced.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
