Apply for Microsoft AI for Accessibility Grants. AI for Accessibility grants support projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. The Grants calls applications from individuals or teams who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive, and also firmly rooted in the communities they intend to benefit. It is for the ideas that are developed by or with people with disabilities.

Benefits

• In addition to Azure compute credits worth $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 (depending on your project scope and needs), these grants cover costs related to collecting or labeling data, developing models, or other engineering-related work.
• Their community of AI for Accessibility grantees also receives Azure developer support, resources, and opportunities to collaborate and showcase their work.

Eligibility

• The Microsoft AI for Accessibility invites applications from developers, NGOs, academics, researchers, and inventors to accelerate their work for people with disabilities.
• This is a global program: Grant applications from all countries are eligible.
• Applications are evaluated on their scientific merit, innovative use of AI technology, and potential for scalability.

Requirements

Review the proposal requirements document. Your project proposal should describe the accessibility challenge addressed, the technical solution proposed, and its potential impact on people with disabilities. Please follow the application form and be as specific as possible.

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