Meta has announced Llama 3.1 Impact Grants for AI development. The launch of the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants program is an exciting opportunity for innovators globally. The program seeks to support impactful uses of the Llama 3.1 AI model for societal benefit. Its major focus is on education, environment, and open innovation.
The potential of open-source AI is matchless. AI's capacity to develop human productivity, imagination, and quality of life is huge. It drives economic growth and improvement in education and science as well. Open-source AI models like Llama 3.1 ensure global access to these benefits.
Llama 3.1 Impact Grants Program Details
Applications for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants are now open. The applications are invited to advanced features of Llama 3.1. This latest version supports new languages, including French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai. Meanwhile, it stands out in general knowledge, reason, mathematics, tools, and multilingual translation.
This year’s grants will total $2 million USD. The awards are available through two channels: an open call for applications and a regional events series. The open call allows eligible organizations globally to apply online for up to $500,000 USD to support their projects.
Additionally, a series of global events will offer technical guidance and mentorship to applicants. These events will address urgent local themes identified by civil society groups, businesses, NGOs, and policymakers such as agriculture, health tech, and cultural preservation. Attendees at these events will also compete for specialized awards of up to $100,000 USD, in addition to the open call awards.
The Inaugural Llama Impact Grants
Last year’s inaugural Llama Impact Grants program demonstrated the potential of Meta’s open-source AI models, Llama 2 and Llama 3, in addressing global challenges. The program received over 800 applications from more than 90 countries. Finalist projects included a Llama-powered math teacher assistant and AI models connecting the information gap in maternal healthcare.
The diversity and innovation seen in these projects have inspired Meta to expand the program. Even more groundbreaking uses of Llama 3.1 in the coming year.
For more information and to apply for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants, visit Llama 3.1 Impact Grants Program.
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