Atlassian Foundation Grants 2026: Nonprofits Worldwide Can Apply for Up to $1 Million for AI-Era Education

Overview

The Atlassian Foundation is running an open call for proposals to support initiatives that improve education for disadvantaged learners during the era of artificial intelligence. The foundation has committed a total of US$8 million over two years for this initiative, with individual partnerships able to receive funding across a two-year implementation period. The programme aims to address educational inequality through collaboration, innovation, and responsible responses to emerging technologies.

Who can apply

Registered nonprofit organisations worldwide are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. Applicants must demonstrate legal nonprofit status and organisational capacity, identify a clear group of disadvantaged learners facing barriers such as poverty or limited digital opportunities, and present a credible plan for addressing educational inequality. In addition, applications must feature meaningful collaboration between multiple stakeholders, such as schools, government institutions, community groups, and technical partners, working collectively toward shared goals.

What you get

Selected partnerships can request up to US$1 million over a two-year period. Alongside financial support, participants gain access to a learning cohort designed to facilitate peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. Recipients also receive non-financial assistance, which includes access to Atlassian tools and expert guidance.

Key dates

The application deadline is 30 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Successful applicants are expected to receive notification by 31 March 2027.