The Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants support nonprofit and nongovernmental organisations developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to critical social challenges affecting underserved communities.
The programme is particularly interested in early-stage solutions that can scale, be replicated and create impact beyond the communities directly served. Organisations should demonstrate a clear social need, measurable outcomes and an innovative use of technology to improve the reach or efficiency of their services.
Funding
Grant recipients can request up to $100,000 USD in funding.
Organisations begin the process by submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), with eligible applicants potentially invited to submit a full application.
Scope and approach
Projects should address a significant social challenge within Cisco's social investment priorities and demonstrate a clear unmet need.
Cisco is particularly interested in programmes that:
Serve economically underserved communities.
Use technology to improve access, reach or efficiency.
Have potential to scale or be replicated in other communities.
Use measurable outcomes to demonstrate impact.
Have a sustainable long-term model.
Eligibility
Applications are open to nonprofit and nongovernmental organisations worldwide.
Eligible organisations must have national or multinational operations and serve a population that is at least 65% economically underserved.
Organisational overhead costs must not exceed 25%, and the proposed programme must make significant and innovative use of technology.
Cisco generally does not fund the purchase of standard computer hardware or software unless there is a compelling strategic reason and other cost-effective options have been explored.
Application information
Applications are accepted year-round.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Download and review the program requirements.
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