Microsoft grant opportunity for organizations focused on Humanitarian Action projects

Microsoft invites grant proposal submissions for AI for Humanitarian Action. Important highlights of the program:

• The program is part of the Microsoft AI for Good   program, a $165 million initiative to help unlock the power of data and AI to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today.  
• AI for Humanitarian Action provides funding for organizations developing AI solutions that address challenges in Human Rights, Needs of Women and Children, Disaster Response, and Refugees, and Displaced People.
• The program will provide Funding, Data Science, and Azure support including up to 300 hours of engagement by data science experts to the selected grant applications. 
• This grant application is for Institutions, NGOs, research, academic, and governmental organizations. 
• Private sector organizations can also apply if a nonprofit/humanitarian partner is directly engaged in the proposed project. 
• For this round of project proposals, applications will be accepted from across the world but they are particularly interested in projects located in Africa, consortium-based projects, or those that support digital skilling for women and children.   

Important links:

• AI for Humanitarian Action Homepage  : Information on the overall initiative and links to the online application. 
• AI for Humanitarian Action Project Page  : Examples of past investments which will now be updated quarterly.
• AI for Humanitarian Action Project Submission Page  : Potential applicants can submit projects for review.
• AI for Humanitarian Action Webinar  : The programme and data science requirements for successful project submission; highlights the successful work of partner SEEDS in India. 

Deadline for submission of project proposals: May 31st, 2021