The Atlassian Foundation has opened a global call for proposals supporting collaborative initiatives that help learners from under-resourced communities thrive in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Through this initiative, the Foundation is deploying US$8 million over two years to support organisations working to reduce educational disadvantage and improve learning opportunities. Eligible registered nonprofit organisations can request up to US$1 million over two years for qualifying collaborative initiatives.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to nonprofits working with disadvantaged learners, educational institutions, community organisations and other partners to address systemic challenges in education.
About the Atlassian Foundation Open Call
The Atlassian Foundation supports initiatives that use collaboration to address social challenges. Its 2026 open call focuses on improving education for disadvantaged learners as technology, including AI, changes how people learn and teach.
The Foundation is seeking initiatives that bring multiple organisations or stakeholders together around shared goals, coordinated delivery and joint learning. Projects should address a clearly identified educational disadvantage rather than simply introduce technology without a defined social benefit.
Grant Details
Programme: Atlassian Foundation Open Call for Proposals 2026
Total funding announced: US$8 million over two years
Maximum funding request: Up to US$1 million over two years
Eligible applicants: Registered nonprofit organisations worldwide
Focus area: Education for disadvantaged learners in the AI era
Application deadline: 30 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Application method: Online application through the official application process
Who Can Apply?
The call is open globally to registered nonprofit organisations whose proposed initiatives meet the Foundation’s requirements.
Applicants should demonstrate the following three essential elements.
- Direct relief of disadvantage
The initiative must directly address poverty or disadvantage affecting a clearly identified beneficiary group. Applicants should explain who will benefit and how the proposed work will improve educational opportunities.
- Collective action
The initiative must involve multiple participants working together through shared goals, delivery and learning. The Foundation is looking for collaborative responses to systemic challenges that a single organisation cannot effectively solve alone.
- Education in the AI era
The project must help education evolve to improve outcomes for disadvantaged learners. This may involve appropriate uses of emerging technology, better educational practices or collaborative approaches to making learning more accessible and effective.
Using AI is not mandatory simply for its own sake. Where AI is used, applicants should explain why it is appropriate and how potential risks and safeguards will be addressed. Applicants choosing not to use AI should be able to explain that decision where relevant.
What Types of Projects May Be Relevant?
Potentially relevant initiatives may include collaborative programmes that:
- Improve access to quality education for underserved children and young people.
- Help teachers and educators respond to changing educational needs.
- Reduce barriers to learning for disadvantaged communities.
- Bring schools, nonprofits, community organisations and other stakeholders together to improve educational outcomes.
- Use appropriate technology to address learning gaps.
- Strengthen collaboration, shared learning and sustainable approaches to educational disadvantage.
These are illustrative examples, not a guarantee of eligibility. Every proposal must satisfy the official call’s requirements.
Funding and Support
Eligible applicants may request up to US$1 million over two years. Funding is intended for qualifying collaborative initiatives rather than routine organisational expenses without a clear connection to the call’s objectives.
Selected partnerships will also receive opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and non-financial support, including access to Atlassian tools and expertise, as described by the Foundation.
How to Apply
- Read the official announcement and review the application guide and eligibility checklist.
- Confirm that the organisation meets the nonprofit registration requirements.
- Identify the disadvantaged learner group the initiative intends to serve.
- Develop a collaborative proposal with clearly defined partners, shared objectives and responsibilities.
- Explain the educational challenge, proposed activities, expected outcomes and how the initiative will address disadvantage in the AI era.
- Prepare a realistic budget and funding request consistent with the programme requirements.
- Submit the application through the official application portal before the deadline.
Applicants should review the detailed instructions before beginning the application.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Atlassian Foundation Open Call for Proposals 2026 is 30 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AEDT.
As the deadline approaches, applicants should confirm the corresponding local time and complete the submission well before the closing time.
Official Application Information: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/company-news/atlassian-foundation-open-call-for-proposals-2026
Important Note
This is a competitive funding opportunity for collaborative education initiatives. The maximum funding amount is not guaranteed to every applicant. NGOs should verify the current application guide, registration requirements, selection conditions and funding terms through the official Foundation announcement before submitting a proposal.