Open Philanthropy has issued a Request for proposals for growing the community of people motivated to improve the long-term future. They are looking for:
- Programs that engage with promising young people
- Projects aiming at widespread dissemination of relevant high-quality content
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and should receive a response within two months.
Eligibility
Applicant
This grant is open to both individuals and organizations in any country.
Project
Projects at any stage in their development are eligible for this grant, including applicants who are uncertain about pursuing their idea. Funding may even be available for three months of full time project development.
Extremely ambitious projects are also encouraged, including ideas that involve annual budgets in the millions and significantly scaling up smaller existing projects.
Program Areas
Programs that engage with promising young people
Projects in this program area will work with young people who have shown that they have the potential to make a positive impact on the future. These projects should:
- Work with youth ages 15-25
- Have the potential to impact large numbers of individuals
- Work with groups that have difficulty gaining entry to intellectual communities
Possible projects include:
- Summer or winter camps
- Scholarships
- Fellowships
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Retreats
Projects aiming at widespread dissemination of relevant high-quality content
The content under this program area should be focused on making long-term improvements to the future lives of a large number of people. This can include the creation of new content or the development of novel ways to disseminate existing content.
Projects in languages other than English are encouraged, especially by native speakers. Potential projects include:
- Books, including fiction
- Magazines, webzines, blogs, and media verticals
- Podcasts
- YouTube channels
- Massive open online courses
- Strategic promotion of existing content
