Grants
Funding to explore, build and move full-time into work that reduces catastrophic risks from AI and biological threats.
Rapid Grants
Funding for time and resources to explore an idea, do research or build something in AI safety or biosecurity.
Explore grantUp to $20k
About 15 minutes to apply
Career Transition Grants
Funding to move full-time into AI safety or biosecurity. Build experience, produce useful work or test a career path.
Explore grantUp to $200k
About 45 minutes to apply
Seed Grants
Funding for the first 6-12 months of a new AI safety or biosecurity project or organization.
Explore grant$20k-$200k
Decision in about 4 weeks
Career Transition Grants generally start at $20k. For smaller requests, apply to Rapid Grants.
Frequently asked questions
Choose the grant that best matches what you want to do. If you are still unsure, apply to the closest fit and we can redirect you.
No. You do not need to have taken a BlueDot course to apply for any of our grants.
We cannot send money to the following countries and territories: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, India, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Russia, Venezuela, Yemen. We cannot fund individuals or organizations where doing so would breach applicable sanctions.
Unsure whether a restriction applies? Contact us before applying.
No. We look for a promising direction, a way to test it, and useful work or learning along the way.
Apply for a Seed Grant. It funds the first 6-12 months of a new project or organization.