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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.
  • 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.