Showing grants tagged "Global Catastrophic Risks"

We’re open to supporting safe bets, like direct cash transfers to the world’s poorest people, as well as high-risk, high-reward projects, like minimizing risks from potentially world-changing science and technology. Read more about how we choose what to fund here.

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  1. iGEM — Synthetic Biology Safety and Security

    Award Date:
    05/2016
    Amount:
    $520,000
    Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness

  2. Future of Life Institute — General Support

    Award Date:
    03/2016
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Global Catastrophic Risks

  3. Future of Life Institute — Artificial Intelligence Risk Reduction

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $1,186,000
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI

  4. Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative — General Support

    Award Date:
    07/2015
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Solar Radiation Management

  5. Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense

    Award Date:
    04/2015
    Amount:
    $300,000
    Global Catastrophic Risks

  6. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace — Work on India and China

    Award Date:
    03/2015
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Policy

  7. Support for Career Development and Transitions

    Award Date:
    Amount:
    $6,377,742
    Global Catastrophic Risks