Survival and Flourishing Fund (S-Process grant rounds)
Survival and Flourishing Fund · Philanthropic grant round
Varies2026 Main Round expected ~$63.6M in grants, plus $20–40M estimated across theme rounds; no per-grant cap published
Jaan Tallinn-funded grant rounds, decided by the S-Process, for projects that improve humanity's long-term survival and flourishing, with heavy AI-safety representation. Theme rounds cover climate, animal welfare and human empowerment.
Key terms
- You apply through SFF's rolling application, which also requests a Speculation Grant to guarantee eligibility
- 2026 Main Round deadline was 22 April 2026; theme rounds closed June–July 2026
- Recommendations are announced in the fall
- Funding priorities follow Jaan Tallinn's published guidance
Eligibility
- Where
- Worldwide
- Stages
- idea, pre-seed, seed, series-a, growth
- Needs VC/accelerator backing
- No
- Needs partner referral code
- No
- Must be incorporated
- No
- AI focus required
- No
- Students / researchers
- Not eligible
- Nonprofits
- Eligible
Also required
- Recipients are mostly charitable organizations or fiscally sponsored projects; check the FAQ for entity requirements
How to apply
Submit the SFF rolling application. It is carried into the next S-Process round, and theme rounds need a supplemental form.
- Benefit
- cash
- Equity-free
- Yes
- Decision time
- —
- Credit validity
- —
- Deadline
- Annual rounds (2026 rounds closed; rolling application feeds next round)
- Status
- Open
Verified 2026-10-23 · source