For funders
Grant-ready, trust-forward, built for real-world execution
People United Foundation develops ethical leadership and entrepreneurship capacity so communities can thrive in an AI-shaped economy. We are designed for institutional diligence: clear boundaries, practical outcomes, and credible documentation.
What we fund and deliver
Our programs are cohort-based and mentorship-supported. We integrate practical AI literacy into leadership and entrepreneurship — without technical hype and without building AI systems.
Human-centered judgment, ethics, and accountability in environments shaped by algorithmic influence.
Responsible tool use, planning support, and early-stage venture development with clear boundaries.
Practical literacy to verify information, navigate AI-mediated services, and participate in opportunity.
Repeatable modules suitable for universities, workforce partners, municipalities, and CSR collaborators.
Diligence checklist (what reviewers typically ask)
- Clear privacy posture and participant boundaries
- Conflict-of-interest and decision documentation (when applicable)
- Vendor and procurement readiness for institutional partners
- Budget, allowable costs, and reporting cadence
- Controls, approvals, and segregation of duties (scaled to capacity)
- Audit / review artifacts as available
- Defined target audience and enrollment approach
- Curriculum map / module sequence
- Outcome indicators and learning verification approach
- Data minimization and purpose limitation
- No surveillance, tracking, or profiling of participants
- Clear retention and deletion posture
Document center
Quick links for reviewers. We can provide additional materials on request based on your process.
Partnership model
How we work with funders and institutions
- Alignment: confirm outcomes, target audience, and delivery context.
- Implementation plan: curriculum map, staffing, timeline, and reporting cadence.
- Launch: cohort delivery, mentorship support, and partner coordination.
- Reporting: outcome indicators, narrative learning, and stewardship updates.