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AI4D: Responsible AI, Empowering People
UK FCDO & Canada's IDRC
The largest bilateral AI-for-development program: a five-year, £63.6M partnership (2024–2029) between the UK's FCDO and Canada's IDRC supporting responsible, locally led AI research, policy, and innovation across Africa and Asia. Funding flows through rotating open calls, historically up to CAD 1M per project; watch the IDRC funding page for the current call.
- Deadline: Rolling — rotating open calls on the IDRC funding page
- Amount / value: Calls up to CAD 1M
- Geography: Africa & Asia (LMICs)
- Focus: Cross-cutting
- Eligibility: Registered organisations in eligible LMICs
- Last verified: Aug 27, 2026
Always confirm details and deadlines at the official source before applying. Hand-verified by ImpactOpen.