Overview

Thank you for your interest in LinkedIn’s Future of Work Fund. The deadline to apply for this grant is March 15, 2026 at 12 PM PT.

AI is reshaping how we work – by 2030, 70% of the skills required to do our jobs will have changed, only accelerated by AI. As we look towards the future, we are doubling down on our commitment to support career starters overcoming barriers navigate this time of labor market transition. We know that the way young adults prepare for and access the workforce is rapidly changing and are committed to harnessing our resources – including cash grant funding and in-kind supports – to meet the moment and help ensure no one is left behind.

We are now accepting applications for our expanded 2026 Future of Work Fund.

Eligibility:
  • Legally registered nonprofit, charity, or equivalent not-for-profit organization in the country of operation, recognized by the appropriate governing authority
    • U.S.-based organizations must hold 501(c)(3) status
    • Organizations must be able to receive philanthropic grant funding directly
  • Workforce development focus with programs, services, and/or influencing systems that help people access, prepare for, and/or succeed in quality jobs
  • Demonstrate a clear use of AI innovation to expand economic opportunity and/or commitment to prepare young adults to succeed in an AI-powered workforce
  • Support young adults and career starters overcoming barriers to economic opportunity
  • Organizations with active grants (within the last 12 months) from the LinkedIn Social Impact team are not eligible to apply.
We are not accepting applications outside of these focus areas at this time.
If your organization does not meet the criteria listed above, the program is not a fit at this time,
But our free resource hubs for nonprofits and jobseekers may be useful to you.
Grant sizes are anticipated to range from $200k-300k.

Following an initial review, select applicants will be invited to participate in virtual conversations during the week of March 30, 2026. All applicants, including those not advancing, will be notified of final decisions by May 15, 2026.

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