GRANTS : Applications are open for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to address Social Challenges

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GRANTS : Applications are open for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to address Social Challenges

Meta's AI division is now accepting applications from eligible organizations worldwide that have innovative ideas for using Llama 3.1 to tackle social challenges within their communities.

They believe that AI has unparalleled potential compared to other modern technologies to enhance human productivity, creativity, and quality of life, drive economic growth, and advance medical and scientific research.

Open source offers numerous advantages: it ensures broader global access to AI's opportunities and promotes more equitable and safe deployment of technology across society. Therefore, they advocate for making open access to AI a standard practice in the industry.

Meta's AI team is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants. This initiative is part of a broader effort they've been investing in over the past year to support organizations exploring how Llama 3.1 can be used to tackle social challenges in their communities.

Focus Areas

The initiative addresses one or more of the following topics:

- Economic Development: Includes areas such as the future of work, scalable business solutions, and support for small businesses.
- Science and Innovation: Encompasses fields like climate, health, accessibility, agriculture, and infrastructure support.
- Public Services: Involves the delivery of services, translation of government resources, addressing challenges for policymakers, resource allocation, and migration.
- Education and Skills Development: Focuses on enhancing learning outcomes, retraining, and promoting lifelong learning.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 22-Nov-2024.

Scroll down below for more information and click on the official link attached to apply for this opportunity

Host Institution

AI at Meta

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

The number of awards granted will depend on the quality of applications as evaluated by the Grantor and partner organizations based on the criteria specified in the Grant Terms above.

At least one award per region will be given to organizations that participated in a Regional Track Event in 2024, with a maximum total grant amount of $100,000 USD per region ("Regional Track Grant Funds").

Additionally, grants for the Open Call will be available, with each award not exceeding $500,000 USD ("Open Call Grant Funds"). Organizations in the Regional Track are also eligible for Open Call awards.

Both Regional Track Grant Funds and Open Call Grant Funds are collectively referred to as "Grant Funds." Grant Funds will be awarded only to valid organizations; no grants will be given to applicants or individual persons.

Eligibility Criteria

This Grant Program is available to organizations in countries where local laws do not prevent their participation or receipt of an award. Individuals and/or organizations are not eligible if they are (i) subject to trade sanctions or export control restrictions enforced by the U.S., EU, United Nations, or UK; (ii) acting on behalf of anyone under such sanctions or restrictions; or (iii) based in Belarus, China (including Hong Kong), Russia, Ukraine, or any country or region under comprehensive economic or financial sanctions (such as Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk in Ukraine, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria as of the date of these Grant Terms, subject to change).

Organizations must meet the following criteria: i) they must not be individuals, sole proprietors, or sole-owner entities in their jurisdiction; ii) they must be legally established before August 5, 2023, and in good standing according to the laws of their formation; iii) they must have the legal right to participate in this Award Program, and their participation must not breach any agreements or obligations with third parties; and iv) they must designate one authorized individual (the “Applicant”) to represent the organization, submit proposals, and act on its behalf. The Applicant must be affiliated with the organization, be at least eighteen (18) years old, and of legal age in their jurisdiction of residence.

Employees, contractors, or family members of the Grantor are not eligible to participate in this Grant Program.

Eligible Countries

All Countries

Official Link

https://ai.meta.com/blog/llama-3-1-impact-grants-call-for-applications/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=image&utm_campaign=llama3-1