The LinkedIn Social Impact Future of Work Fund is supporting nonprofit organisations that help young people prepare for a rapidly changing labour market shaped by artificial intelligence.
As technology transforms industries and job roles, the fund aims to ensure that young people and underserved communities have access to the skills, opportunities and support needed to succeed in the future workforce.
For organisations delivering workforce development, digital skills training or employment support, this fund represents a significant opportunity to scale programmes that improve access to quality jobs.
About the Future of Work Fund
The Future of Work Fund was launched by LinkedIn to address the growing skills gap created by advances in AI and automation. Research suggests that a large proportion of job skills will change over the coming years as technology reshapes how people work.
The fund focuses on supporting organisations that are helping individuals adapt to these changes by providing career guidance, digital skills training and pathways into employment.
LinkedIn’s goal is to expand economic opportunity by backing programmes that equip people with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the evolving world of work.
How Much Funding Is Available
Successful organisations can receive grants typically ranging from £1500,000 to £225,000.
In addition to financial support, selected organisations may receive access to LinkedIn’s tools, insights and professional networks to help strengthen and scale their programmes.
What the Fund Supports
The Future of Work Fund supports initiatives that improve access to employment and career development opportunities in an AI-enabled economy.
Examples of eligible activities include:
- Workforce development and employability programmes
- Digital skills and AI-related training initiatives
- Career guidance and job readiness support
- Mentoring and coaching programmes for young adults
- Projects that help underserved communities access employment opportunities
Programmes should demonstrate how they help participants gain skills, confidence and pathways into meaningful work.
Who Is Eligible
Applications are open to nonprofit organisations that:
- Are legally registered charities or not-for-profit organisations
- Deliver programmes focused on employment, skills development or economic opportunity
- Have the capacity to deliver programmes at scale
- Can demonstrate measurable outcomes and impact
UK organisations are encouraged to apply, particularly those working with young adults or people facing structural barriers to employment.
Application Timeline
Applications for the current funding round close on:
15 March 2026
Organisations should ensure they clearly explain how their programme supports people preparing for the future workforce and how the funding would enable them to scale their impact.
What Makes a Strong Application
Strong applications typically demonstrate:
- Clear employment or workforce outcomes
- Innovative use of technology or digital learning
- Evidence of impact from previous programmes
- The ability to reach underserved communities
- A scalable model that can expand impact with additional funding
Programmes that combine career pathways, digital skills and practical employment support are particularly aligned with the fund’s priorities.
Is This Right for Your Organisation
If your organisation supports young people or adults in the UK to develop digital skills, build career pathways or prepare for a changing job market, the LinkedIn Future of Work Fund could be a strong fit.
