Meet the 2026 Cohort

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Meet lucky number 13: Fast Forward's 13th Accelerator cohort! These 10 tech nonprofits are building solutions critical to our future, from combating digital harms to advancing education for low-income students to tackling climate change. 70% are AI-powered, 80% are led by founders with lived experience, and all of them are committed to the communities they serve. Learn more about their work and stay tuned for an invite to Virtual Demo Day this June, where you can watch them pitch live.

A Grantmaker's Magic Wand

Grantmakers, have you ever wished for one place to find all the AI grantmaking tools you need? Wish granted. Introducing the Tools for AI Grantmaking page, a hub that pulls together resources from Fast Forward and other leaders in the philanthropy space. Whether you're just getting started with AI funding or looking to sharpen your strategy, there's something here for you.

AI for Humanity Report: The Sequel

You may remember the 2025 AI for Humanity Report. Like anything good, why stop at one? We're kicking off research for the 2026 edition, and we want to hear from you. If your nonprofit uses AI, we'd love to connect with the founder, CTO, or whoever knows AI best at your org. Fill out the interest form to get involved. The final report will be public and packed with insights for the whole sector.

$1B in Debt, Relieved

Since 2018, Upsolve has provided free, easy-to-use digital tools to help users file for bankruptcy — think TurboTax for debt relief. They just hit a massive milestone: $1B in debt erased for 21K families. That number is closely tied to the AI-powered changes led by Claire Robinson, Upsolve's Chief Product Officer. In her Forbes interview with Fast Forward co-founder Shannon Farley, Claire shares the stories, learnings, and values behind their success.