Leo's Experimental Microgranting Program↗
No longer funding AI safety“I want unusual ambitious ideas - things that others might be hesitant to fund.”In its own words: docs.google.com
Leo Gao's personal microgrant programme giving $10k grants, mostly to technical AI-safety and other ambitious AGI-related projects, with a short application; now paused.
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A personal microgrant programme: about $10k grants for projects that help AGI go well, focused on preventing existential risk. Leo reviews a short application of up to 1,000 words and decides himself; most applications are rejected, and he passes conflicted cases to someone he trusts.
Says it gives about $100k a year (2026)
Typical grant $10k
On applying “I'll give you $10k to make it happen.” docs.google.com
Money flows
Where its money came from and where it went. Pick years and what to show; hover a box or ribbon for details, click one to focus it, click the background to see everything.
How to apply
- Applications
- Closed
- Who can apply
- Individuals, New organisations, Organisations
Paused; not taking applications.