Are you a youth or intergenerationally led initiative working in the responsible technology movement? If yes, then apply for the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund!
Donor Name: Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 – $200,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund invites youth and intergenerationally led organizations to submit proposals for initiatives that are shaping the future of the responsible technology movement.
The responsible technology movement as the people and organizations who are:
- Building, shaping, and stewarding our technology ecosystem in a way that maximizes its positive potential and protects basic human rights
- Leveraging technology platforms to address social, cultural, political or environmental problems
- Ensuring equitable access to the benefits of technology
- Mitigating the harmful impacts of technology on all communities, including youth
Young people are a powerful force in the pursuit of a more inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem. However, cultural, social, and infrastructural barriers often prevent youth-led organizations and intergenerational partnerships from accessing funding and realizing their full power and potential in shaping responsible technology.
Funding Information
Funding levels will depend on the stage of your initiative.
The levels of funding are as follows:
- Phase One: $25,000 – $50,000 (e.g. early stage of initiative or organization; little to no existing programming at the youth and tech intersection)
- Phase Two: $50,000 – $100,000 (e.g. pilot stage initiative or organization; moderate traction with at least a year of programming)
- Phase Three: $100,000 – $200,000 (e.g. scale stage organization or initiative; significant traction, track record of meaningful impact, partnerships and networks; at least a year of programming)
Note that the blurbs in the above parentheses are directional but there can be exceptions e.g. organization existing for 6-months with tremendous amount of traction and resources could potentially apply for scale stage.
Grant Period
June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
You should apply if you are:
- A youth (up to age 25) or intergenerationally led organization or initiative — with a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charity status or affiliation.
- Working within the responsible technology movement
- Working on issues including but not limited to: mental health, digital wellbeing, mis- and disinformation, cybersecurity, digital divide, privacy, digital literacy, data equity, platform accountability, open source technology, algorithmic bias, and more.
For more information, visit Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund.
