Grant opportunity
Citi Foundation Fourth Global Innovation Challenge – Preparing Youth for AI
US$25 million total; 50 community organisations will each receive US$500,000.
- Funder
- Citi Foundation
- Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET
- Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET: Oct 6, 2026
- Award
- US$25 million total; 50 community organisations will each receive US$500,000.
- Applicant
- Global
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Citi Foundation Fourth Global Innovation Challenge – Preparing Youth for AI is a global innovation grant from Citi Foundation. US$25 million total; 50 community organisations will each receive US$500,000. It focuses on Youth employability; AI; workforce readiness; economic mobility and is relevant to Global.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants and locations: Global. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
What it supports
- Youth employability; AI; workforce readiness; economic mobility
- Global Innovation Grant
- Global
Funding and duration
- US$25 million total; 50 community organisations will each receive US$500,000.
Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET
Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET: Oct 6, 2026
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Call details
Source-based overview
Citi Foundation Fourth Global Innovation Challenge – Preparing Youth for AI is a global innovation grant from Citi Foundation. US$25 million total; 50 community organisations will each receive US$500,000. It focuses on Youth employability; AI; workforce readiness; economic mobility and is relevant to Global. The recorded deadline or key date is Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants and locations: Global. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
Funding and benefits
US$25 million total; 50 community organisations will each receive US$500,000.
Themes and supported activities
Youth employability; AI; workforce readiness; economic mobility
Global Innovation Grant
Global
Deadline and timeline
Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET: Launched 9 Sep 2026; proposals due 6 Oct 2026, 12 PM ET: Oct 6, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.