The Atlassian Foundation has opened a global call for proposals from registered nonprofits that work together to improve education for disadvantaged learners in the AI era. Each applicant can request up to US$1 million over two years. Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT (UTC+11).
At a glance
| Deadline | 30 October 2026, 11:59 pm AEDT (UTC+11) |
| Who can apply | Registered nonprofits, globally, working on education |
| Funding | Up to US$1 million per applicant over two years, from US$8 million in total |
| Also included | Atlassian tools and expertise, plus a learning cohort |
| Cost to apply | No fee stated |
| Outcome | Applicants notified by 31 March 2027 AEDT |
| Official link | Atlassian Foundation open call announcement |
What is the Atlassian Foundation open call?
The Atlassian Foundation says it is deploying US$8 million over the next two years to improve education for disadvantaged learners as AI changes how people learn. The call is described in its official announcement and is open to applications now.
This is a global call. It is aimed at registered nonprofits, so social enterprises and other for-profit organizations are not the target applicants.
Who can apply?
The announcement states that registered nonprofits around the world can apply. A proposal must meet all three of the foundation’s criteria:
- Direct relief of disadvantage for an identified group of beneficiaries.
- Collective action, with multiple players sharing goals, delivery and learning.
- Evolving education in the AI era, using technology to close gaps for disadvantaged learners.
The collective action criterion shapes the whole proposal, so plan for partners from the start.
What does the funding include?
For the 2026 call, applicants can request up to US$1 million over two years. Partners also get non-financial support in the form of Atlassian tools and expertise, and they join a learning cohort for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. The announcement does not state a number of grants.
How do you apply?
- Read the official announcement and check your organization against the three criteria.
- Confirm that your organization is a registered nonprofit and that your proposal involves several partners.
- Open the application link published in the announcement (its “Apply now” button, which leads to the Goodstack nomination portal) and complete the form.
- Submit before 30 October 2026, 11:59 pm AEDT. Convert this to your own time zone early, since AEDT is UTC+11.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026, 11:59 pm AEDT
- Outcome notified by: 31 March 2027 AEDT
Advice from the Impact DOTS team
- Name your partners early and describe what each one does. The call asks for shared goals, delivery and learning, so a list of logos will not show collective action.
- Be specific about who the disadvantaged learners are. The first criterion asks for an identified group of beneficiaries.
- Explain how AI changes the learning experience for those learners, and where the gap you want to close sits.
- Read the application guide and eligibility checklist linked from the announcement before you start the form.
Funders and ecosystem builders who support education nonprofits can also share the call with their networks. For a comparable example of AI-era youth funding, see the Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge 2026.
FAQ
Can a social enterprise apply?
The call is for registered nonprofits. The announcement does not describe a route for for-profit applicants.
Is there an application fee?
The announcement does not state any fee.
Is the call limited to certain countries?
No. The announcement says registered nonprofits globally can apply.
When will applicants hear back?
The foundation says applicants will be notified of the outcome by 31 March 2027 AEDT.
Sources: Atlassian Foundation open call for proposals 2026.
