Future of Work Fund | LinkedIn Social Impact

AI is reshaping the future of work – by 2030, 70% of the skills required to do our jobs will have changed, accelerated by AI.

In 2025, LinkedIn launched our Future of Work Fund to help ensure that everyone across the global workforce can access the benefits of AI. In our first year, we supported leading nonprofit innovators around the world harnessing AI to drive economic inclusion.

As we look towards the future, we are doubling down on our commitment to support career starters overcoming barriers navigate this time of labor market transition. We know that the way young adults prepare for and access the workforce is rapidly changing and are committed to harnessing our resources – including cash grant funding and in-kind supports – to meet the moment and help ensure no one is left behind.

Legally registered nonprofit, charity, or equivalent not-for-profit organization in the country of operation, recognized by the appropriate governing authority
- U.S.-based organizations must hold 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations must be able to receive philanthropic grant funding directly

Workforce development focus with programs, services, and/or influencing systems that help people access, prepare for, and/or succeed in an AI-powered workforce

Demonstrate a clear use of AI innovation to expand economic opportunity and/or commitment to prepare young adults to succeed in an AI-powered workforce

Support young adults and career starters overcoming barriers to economic opportunity (more info in FAQ below)

How does LinkedIn think about “AI innovation to expand economic opportunity”?

Our Future of Work Fund is focused on supporting organizations using AI innovation to expand economic opportunity across a wide variety of use cases - from helping young adults overcoming barriers prepare for and navigate their career to helping them access job opportunities and succeed once in the workforce. View our first round of Future of Work grantee partners here for examples of the work we support.

How does LinkedIn define “commitment to prepare young adults overcoming barriers to succeed in an AI-powered workforce”?

We are also focused on organizations combining AI-fluency training with training on uniquely human skills for the AI era, such as critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving. Check out LinkedIn’s 2025 Skills on the Rise for more.

How does LinkedIn define “young adults and career starters overcoming barriers to economic opportunity”?

We prioritize organizations supporting young adults overcoming barriers who are actively entering or soon-to-be entering the workforce, typically between the ages of 18-24 though this varies by country. Furthermore, we are focused on supporting young adults most likely to experience unemployment and/or under-employment, including but not limited to individuals from low-income backgrounds and individuals skilled through alternative routes.

We are now accepting applications for our expanded 2026 Future of Work Fund.

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