New grants will support high schools and middle
schools in cities across the United States
More than $6 million will go toward AI
education and literacy
Marc and Lynne Benioff will donate an
additional $3 million to schools in Hawai’i
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, ahead of the
company’s annual Dreamforce conference, today announced $23 million
in new grants to U.S. school districts and global education
nonprofits to equip students with the skills needed for future
success. Salesforce’s 12-year commitment to education has now
reached $150 million in grants to schools across the country. And,
Marc and Lynne Benioff will donate an additional $3 million to
DonorsChoose to support public education in Hawai’i, building on
two decades of philanthropic giving in the state.
AI is transforming the way we work, but only 15% of workers say
that they have the education and training necessary to use AI
effectively. The funding will provide students with career
readiness opportunities and help them learn new skills — like AI
and STEM — to prepare for the future, while providing educators
with the latest technology in the classroom. The new grants will
also support nonprofits that are helping widen access to AI
training and increase pathways to meaningful careers.
“To succeed in today’s workforce, people must build the skills
to use technology effectively – and that starts in school,” said
Suzanne DiBianca, EVP and Chief Impact Officer, Salesforce.
“Together with our partners, Salesforce is helping give schools the
tools they need to keep up with the pace of innovation and prepare
students for an AI future to make sure that no one is left
behind.”
Salesforce’s ongoing commitment to public education
The company is directing $13 million of this year's grants to
middle schools and high schools across the country, including San
Francisco Public Schools, Oakland Public Schools, New York City
Public Schools, Chicago Public Schools, and Indianapolis Public
Schools. The grants will support programs that increase STEM
access, bring real-world work experiences into the classroom, and
introduce AI literacy.
Salesforce has made the single largest investment from any
private entity to San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) – and those communities are
seeing the impact. At SFUSD, the number of female and
underrepresented students of color taking Computer Science classes
has doubled in the last decade. And, OUSD educators reported
increased demand for Computer Science coursework in high school as
a result of middle school programming, with 65% of computer science
middle school enrollment being Black or LatinX students.
“Emerging technologies like AI will continue to impact our
schools, workplaces, and society,” said San Francisco Mayor London
Breed. “Not only is San Francisco the AI capital of the world, we
are a city that has long been committed to education and career
development. I’m grateful for Salesforce’s pursuit of equality
through technology access and helping students and teachers be
prepared for the AI future.”
“Salesforce’s support of our schools has made a profound impact
on San Francisco public school students, preparing them for an AI
future by focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) education,” said Dr. Matt Wayne, Superintendent of SFUSD.
“We are incredibly grateful for Salesforce’s unwavering commitment
to public education and the students of San Francisco.”
Accelerating AI education, skills, and literacy
Salesforce will also grant $10 million to 14 nonprofits in the
U.S., France, and Australia, with more than $6 million allocated to
nonprofits focused specifically on AI skilling and literacy. These
investments will help students explore career opportunities, foster
AI education, and alleviate education inequities.
Organizations include AI4All, aiEDU, Aurora Education
Foundation, Boston Private Industry Council, CareerVillage, Code
The Dream, Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Enterprise
For Youth, Fast Forward, Forum des images, The Hidden Genius
Project, Launch Pathways or Launch: Equitable & Accelerated
Pathways for All, Re:Coded, and Rivet School.
Last year, Salesforce also launched an AI accelerator to
multiply its impact by supporting nonprofits creating AI-powered
tools and technology, nurturing ideas like Teacher Agents to assist
teachers with administrative tasks, and Advisor Agents to help
advisors personalize learning for their students.
“AI is rapidly transforming our world, and it’s crucial that we
prepare all students to thrive in this new reality,” said Alex
Kotran, Co-Founder and CEO at aiEDU. “With Salesforce’s support, we
can advance AI literacy and readiness across the education system,
ensuring every student has the opportunity to develop the enduring
skills needed for success in an AI-driven future. Together, we’re
not just teaching about AI tools; we’re empowering a generation to
become informed creators, consumers, and citizens in a world where
AI is everywhere.”
Marc and Lynne Benioff’s Commitment to Education in
Hawai’i
Marc and Lynne Benioff will donate $3 million in matching funds
to DonorsChoose to support teachers and students in Hawai’i. This
funding will help provide mental health resources for teachers,
classroom supply needs for students with disabilities, care and
hunger supplies, and STEM education resources. This builds on a
two-decade-long commitment by the Benioffs to giving
philanthropically in Hawai’i, totalling more than $250 million.
Philanthropy at Salesforce is funded by a combination of
corporate giving and donations from the Salesforce Foundation.
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