Rockefeller and OpenAI Foundations Launch $50M Cities Deliver AI Grant Program

The Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation on October 14, 2026 launched Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services, a $50 million initiative awarding grants of $500,000 to $2 million to organizations improving city services with AI. Applications close November 29, 2026, and funded projects aim to reach up to 100 million city residents.

• Grants range from $500,000 to $2 million over 24 months
• Applications open October 14 and close November 29, 2026
• Focus areas include public health, economic mobility, environmental resilience and civic engagement
• Projects aim to reach up to 100 million city residents worldwide