Coefficient Giving capacity building grants for transformative AI risks

Coefficient Giving, formerly Open Philanthropy, runs a rolling grant program for work that builds capacity to address risks from transformative AI. The aim is to help new people enter the field, support those already in it, and add to public discussion of what advanced AI could mean.

The funder lists several kinds of work it supports. Training and mentorship programs include fellowships, internships, residencies, courses and bootcamps. Events can be conferences, workshops, retreats or hackathons. Groups are regular meetups, online or in person, built around a place or a profession. Media covers books, newsletters, explainers, videos and podcasts. Other ideas such as discussion platforms, career advising and co working spaces are welcome too.

Both organizations and individuals can apply, for full time or part time projects. Grants range from small grants to individuals up to multi year grants to organizations. Useful fields include technical alignment research, model evaluation and forecasting, AI governance, information security and the economics of AI. University groups should use a separate Coefficient Giving page, and projects that fit another Coefficient Giving call, such as the AI governance call, should apply there instead.

Applications go through an online form that asks about you, your project or organization, and the activities you want funded. Coefficient Giving says the program is open until further notice and applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Founders of new capacity building organizations can also apply through Project Tailwind; both routes are reviewed by the same team.

Quick answers

How much does it pay?

The official page does not state an amount. It is a grant and takes no equity.

When is the deadline?

There is no fixed deadline. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.

Who can apply?

Organizations and individuals with full time or part time projects that build capacity to address risks from transformative AI, such as training programs, events, groups and media. Applicants from anywhere in the world can enter, unless the eligibility rules say otherwise.

How do I apply?

Through the official page at qwpae7mr.paperform.co. The link is at the top of this page.

Does this program fund technical AI safety research?

Not as its main aim. It funds capacity building, and is unlikely to give general funding to an academic lab's research, though it may fund training or events hosted by a lab.

How long does a decision take?

Most decisions come within three months of receiving an application. You can ask for a faster decision on the form.