Last updated: 22nd August, 2025

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1. Funding for Group Expenses

a. CEA Group Support Grants

Requirements: to cover group expenses of EA Groups, including things like EA books, food and drinks at events, software, advertising costs, venue hiring, and retreat costs. Unfortunately, at this time, CEA’s Groups Team does not provide group support funding for AI safety groups.

Amount: no specific limit; usual amounts range from $2,000 to $8,000 per year

Turnaround time: Check here

Duration: Any between 1-12 months, but usually 6-12 months

2. Funding for City / National Group Organisers

a. Effective Altruism Infrastructure Fund (EAIF)

Requirements: Individuals who run a non-university group (e.g., city, national, or profession-based groups)

Rate: similar to Open Philanthropy's University Organiser rate (see above), but flexible depending on circumstance. Note that the EA Infrastructure Fund is currently funding-constrained.

Turnaround time: 2-3 months

Duration: 6-12 months

3. Other funding sources (e.g. for EA meta projects)

a**. Meta Charity Funding Circle**