AI Sandbox Seed Grant @Unknown

Overview

The AI Sandbox Seed Grant is a funding opportunity designed to help human rights organisations leverage artificial intelligence to strengthen digital activism and civic engagement.

Eligibility

• Registered non-profit or civil society organisation
• Operate in the Sahel region or neighbouring countries in West or East Africa
• Mandate to defend human rights or digital rights
• Possess a technology team or plan to hire AI expertise
• Demonstrate a clear need for AI tools in their work
• Commitment to ethical AI principles, including data privacy and security, transparency and accountability, fairness and responsible technology use.
• Community engagement and participatory design approaches are also required.

Benefits

• Grant amount: $3,000 per organisation
• Project duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension based on demonstrated progress and impact)
• Number of grants: Five organisations selected

Funding can be used to support internal technology teams or to hire external AI expertise.

How to Apply

Interested organisations must submit their applications via the official website.

Deadline

• Deadline: 30 March 2026

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY