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PauseAI MicroGrants

We have a huge list of projects that our community is working on. There’s so much to do. And sometimes we need funds to be more effective. But getting funding can be a hassle - especially if you’ve never applied to a grant.

This is where PauseAI MicroGrants come in handy! Small amounts of money (typically under 2000 EUR) for working on a project. We’re pretty open about what types of projects could apply, as long as they align with our mission of mitigating catastrophic risks from AI.

Here’s a list of examples:

  • Organize an event (location rental, food & drinks)
  • Make or promote videos about why AI is dangerous or why we can pause it
  • Work on a policy draft, e.g. formalise our proposal
  • Perform market research, e.g. a survey or message-testing study
  • Write for media, e.g. write an opinion piece for a national newspaper
  • Set up a new organization that aligns with our mission

Limitations

  • Do note that since we are a charity, we cannot provide a salary through this program.
  • Your project and its benefits to society should stand on its own - it is not a project for the benefit of PauseAI.
  • If you’re planning on growing the PauseAI community by doing typical volunteer work, consider applying for a volunteer stipend instead.

The process

  • Describe your project in the #💪projects channel on our Discord server. Tell about the idea, what you want to do, where you want help and what amount of money you need. Mention @microgrants to notify the microgrants team!
  • Fill in the MicroGrants Template
     and send it to joep@pauseai.info
    .
  • We reach out to you. Either a) we give an OK right away, b) we want to see some changes/questions answered or c) give you a no.
  • Be sure to do this at least one month before you need the funds. Give us some time to discuss this in the team, give feedback or ask for clarification. Especially if the request is on the higher side.
  • We’ll send you a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that you need to sign.
  • Get to work!
  • Tell us when you’re done, and we’ll send you the grant. If you need the money upfront, we can discuss that option, but it should not be the default.