Nonprofits receive $10 million boost from Google for AI training
Nonprofits receive AI training and funding from Google to streamline operations and boost community impact.
Google.org has announced a $10 million grant initiative aimed at helping nonprofits integrate AI into their operations.
Community foundations in Atlanta, Austin, Columbia, New York City, and San Francisco will distribute the grants, providing nonprofits with tailored AI support to enhance their work.
However, this funding forms part of a broader commitment by Google to improve AI adoption across various sectors.
The initiative includes a generative AI accelerator programme and an AI Opportunity Fund that aims to invest nearly $100 million in AI training and integration programmes for nonprofits.
Over the last year, 20 organisations have benefited from these funds, developing and piloting AI curricula to build practical skills within their communities.
According to Maggie Johnson, Vice President and Global Head of Google.org, recipients report that AI helps them achieve goals in a third of the time and at nearly half the cost.
A six-month-long AI accelerator programme has already provided training to 21 nonprofits, impacting more than 30 million people through AI-powered solutions.
The funding aims to enhance operational efficiency across sectors such as education, health, and workforce readiness.
Organisations like the Tech:NYC Foundation’s Decoded Futures project and Project Evident are leading efforts to promote equitable and responsible AI use, encouraging collaboration between tech leaders and nonprofits.
Nonprofits supported by Google’s funding include global organisations like the World Bank and local initiatives such as Climate Ride and Erika’s Lighthouse.
The funding is expected to drive AI literacy, streamline operations, and enhance the impact of organisations working with limited resources.
Project Evident’s managing director, Sarah Di Troia, emphasised the importance of nonprofits engaging with AI to remain relevant and influential in the evolving technological landscape.
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