“AI development is more likely to be safe, secure, and broadly beneficial if it is shaped by a wider range of democratic countries.”In its own words: middlepowers.ai
Request for proposals run by Astralis Foundation with Macroscopic Ventures, funding work on how middle powers such as the UK, Germany, Japan and Canada can help make the transition to transformative AI safe. About $10M was to go to individuals, universities and nonprofits; applications closed on 23 October 2026.
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A roughly $10M RFP from Astralis Foundation and Macroscopic Ventures. It funds research, policy engagement, institution-building and talent work on how middle powers can gain and use leverage over transformative AI. Grantmakers review applications on a rolling basis with a small group of external advisors.
Says it gives about $10M (2026)
On applying “We review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early usually means an earlier answer.” middlepowers.ai
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How to apply
- Applications
- Closed
- Who can apply
- Individuals, Academics, New organisations, Organisations, For-profits
- Decision time
- Response in ~4 weeks; final decision within 8 weeks
- Where
- Can fund ~33 listed countries (UK, US, most of EU, Canada, Japan etc.); elsewhere unlikely due to banking limits.
Closed (RFP form shut 23 Oct 2026); existing Astralis/Macroscopic grantees contact their point of contact. https://middlepowers.ai/