Applications for Global Impact Cash Grants are welcome from social impact partners worldwide that share their goal and present a creative solution to a pressing social issue, according to Cisco.

They find, nurture, and create cutting-edge early-stage solutions with the biggest possible impact. Nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that tackle major social issues are eligible to apply for Global Impact Cash Grants. Programs that target the underprivileged, fall within their investment areas, and leverage technology to expand service delivery and efficiency are what they’re looking for.

Brief Details:

• Offered by: Cisco Systems
• Deadline: Not mentioned
• Gender: Any
• Type: Award
• Eligible Nations: International

Benefits:

• For first-time grant recipients, the maximum request amount is $75,000 USD.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Through national or international operations, qualifying organizations with a global reach can increase their effect through Global effect Cash Grants.
• Organizations operating in the United States are required to be categorized as public charities by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and acknowledged by the IRS as tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
• To ascertain whether an organization is the same as a public charity in the United States, organizations from outside the country are required to submit information and supporting documentation.
• Funded organizations must provide services to a population that is more than 65% economically underprivileged in comparison to the target geography’s average standards.
• At least one of their social investment areas—crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and/or climate impact and regeneration—must be the focus of organizations and activities.
• They will also take into consideration suggestions that address environmental sustainability within the framework of that investment area for projects pertaining to economic empowerment, disaster response, and education.
• The overhead of a company should not be more than 25%. Companies may occasionally be excluded from this criterion, but only if they are especially in line with Cisco’s standards and values, and only if their overhead expenses are satisfactorily justified. Case-by-case consideration is used to determine if the overhead expense requirement is exempt.)

Similar Opportunities:

• Zendesk Tech for Good Impact Awards 2024 for Global Nonprofit Organizations
• The Kenneth C. Frazier Award 2024 for Maternal Health Equity
• UNESCO Learning City Award 2024
• ENCATC Research Award for International Applicants on Cultural Policy and Cultural Management

Ineligible Programs and/or Activities:

Proposals in the following areas are not eligible for a Global Impact Cash Grant:

• Hospitals
• Miscellaneous exclusions
• Schools and scholarships
• Healthcare
• Philanthropic
• Events

Selection Criteria:

• Possesses outstanding leadership
• Is designed to be replicable, scalable, and sustainable
• Employs an innovative approach with potential for broad impact
• Makes innovative use of technology
• Serves the underserved
• Incorporates metrics to measure program impact
• Addresses a critical social challenge with unmet need

How to Apply?

To apply, follow the below steps:

• Step 1: Determination of eligibility
  • They strongly recommend that you explore the following tools to ascertain whether your program aligns with Cisco’s vision, strategic approach, and grant support objectives before devoting time to a submission. Funding consideration is limited to initiatives that are ideally aligned.
  • Please do not hesitate to contact them with your ideas. They provide two paths: one for for-profit climate investments and another for funding requests from all NPOs and NGOs.

Kindly select the most suitable route for your idea:

• • Please fill out their inquiry form by clicking the apply now button below, if you are interested in making a for-profit investment in climate impact and regeneration.
  • Please complete their eligibility exam to submit a nonprofit grant request for economic empowerment, disaster response, education, and climate change.
• Step 2: Submission of Letter of Inquiry (LOI):
  • Eligible businesses will receive an invitation to sign up and finish the online LOI. This form asks for specific details about your organization, the population you serve, the program you plan to sponsor, and your budget. Your responses will dictate whether or not you receive an invitation to submit a detailed proposal. They advise you to study their investment categories and policies before completing the form.
  • Sending in a letter of intent does not ensure that your company will be asked to submit a complete proposal. The Cisco Foundation and Cisco review the forms at their own discretion. It could take up to three months for the review process.
• Step 3: Invitation to submit full proposal (where applicable):
  • A Cisco grant administrator will encourage you to submit a complete proposal if they find that your organization’s program is in line with Cisco’s purpose, strategic approach, and grant assistance objectives. You will hear from a grant administrator if they require any additional information. Their decision about your proposal should reach you in a single business quarter.

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For more details, kindly refer to CISCO’s website.