EA Funds: Long-Term Future Fund Grant

The EA Funds: Long-Term Future Fund Grant focuses on improving civilization's long-term trajectory by funding projects that mitigate global catastrophic risks. With grant sizes ranging from $1,000 to over $500,000, it welcomes applications from individuals and organizations globally. The fund particularly supports innovative small teams and individuals, emphasizing projects that reduce existential risks from AI and enhance global governance of transformative technologies. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if unsure of eligibility.

Application Instructions and Information
If you have a project you think will improve the world, and it seems like a good fit for one of our funds, we encourage you to apply.
We sometimes meet people who did not apply because they thought they would not be funded. Some of them eventually applied and were funded, despite their doubts, because we were excited by their projects.
You can choose whether or not we write a public payout report about your grant; just select the corresponding option on our application form. We encourage you to apply if you have a preference for private funding.
If you would like to be considered for funding by multiple funds, please submit separate applications for each fund, and make a note of this in the 'Alternatives to funding' section.
Additional information about the Long-Term Future Fund
The Long-Term Future Fund aims to positively influence the long-term trajectory of civilization, primarily via making grants that contribute to the mitigation of global catastrophic risks. The fund has an intentionally broad remit that encompasses a wide range of potential projects, but we are particularly interested in small teams and individuals that are trying to get projects off the ground, or that need less money than existing grant-making institutions are likely to give out.
Historically, we’ve funded a variety of projects, including:
Scholarships, academic teaching buy-outs, and additional funding for academics to free up their timeFunding to make existing researchers more effectiveDirect work in AI, biosecurity, forecasting, and philanthropic timingUp-skilling in a field to prepare for future workSeed money for new organizationsMovement-building programs

Eligibility

Grant sizes are typically between $5,000 and $200,000, but can be as low as $1,000 and higher than $500,000. EA Funds can make grants to individuals, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities. You do not need to be based in the US or the UK to apply for a grant. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for a grant, please simply apply.