July 8, 2025
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Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, recently granted a $1 million fund to support Atlanta-based nonprofits in learning, adopting and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) skills as part of Google’s broader 75 million AI Opportunity Fund. Google has called Georgia home for more than 20 years, with an office in Atlanta and a data center in Douglas County, and aims to equip over one million Americans with essential AI skills.
Leveraging the Foundation’s local nonprofit expertise, the initiative offers in-person training sessions, webinars, personalized AI adoption roadmaps and one-on-one coaching. The program kicked off with a “Discovery Day” event on April 28, 2025, bringing together Atlanta nonprofit leaders for a full day of AI-focused programming alongside AI experts.
According to a recent Google study, over 40% of nonprofits surveyed reported that none of their staff had AI training. This investment aims to close that gap, helping organizations boost efficiency and expand their impact.
“Nonprofits are tackling some of society’s most urgent issues, and we’re committed to helping them do it more effectively through AI,” said Maggie Johnson, VP and Global Head of Google.org.
Frank Fernandez, president and CEO of the Foundation, added, “This support unlocks new potential for local nonprofits to innovate and lead in an AI-driven world.”
Read the full Summer 2025 edition of The Giving Life here.
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