Thanks to the resources provided by the Third Sector Code, €2,500,000 has been allocated to promote the ethical, conscious, and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The initiative is aimed at voluntary organizations (Odv), social promotion associations (Aps), and Third Sector foundations, registered in the National Single Registry of the Third Sector (Runts), which can participate individually or in partnerships, including through associative networks.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Policies website features Notice 3/2024 for the financing of nationally significant projects. The goal is to encourage the application of AI in strategic sectors for social well-being, with particular attention to:

• Health and well-being: promoting the ethical and safe use of new technologies;
• Quality education: developing educational initiatives for young people and families on the conscious use of AI;
• Gender equality: fostering AI skills among young women;
• Economic growth: providing knowledge about AI to support youth employment.

Eligible projects must have a duration between 12 and 18 months and involve at least 10 Italian regions. The ministerial contribution ranges from €250,000 to €600,000 per project, covering up to 80% of the total cost for Odv and Aps, and up to 50% for foundations. The required co-financing is at least 20% for Odv and Aps and 50% for foundations.

Applications can be submitted through the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies’ online platform starting at 12:00 PM on January 29, 2025, until 4:00 PM on March 4, 2025.

Projects will be evaluated based on criteria such as the proponent’s experience, project characteristics, innovation, and the extent of co-financing. The final ranking will be published on the Ministry’s website, and the selected initiatives will be subject to semi-annual and final monitoring, with mandatory reporting of expenses incurred.

For further details and to access the necessary forms, you can visit the official Ministry of Labor and Social Policies website or send inquiries via certified email (PEC).