Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants 2026

Overview Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants support nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to critical social challenges affecting underserved communities. The programme is open globally to eligible organizations and accepts applications year-round. The opportunity is focused on scalable, replicable social-impact programmes that use technology to improve access, reach, efficiency or service delivery for underserved communities. Who this is for This is for eligible nonprofits and NGOs with national or multinational operations, a strong social-impact programme, and a meaningful technology component. It is not intended for individuals or ordinary for-profit startup fundraising. Organizer Cisco. Format and location Type: nonprofit/NGO cash grant. Location/format: global; application process begins online with a Letter of Inquiry. Deadline Applications are accepted year-round. Confirm the current LOI windows, programme requirements and submission rules on Cisco's official page before applying. Funding and support highlighted Grant recipients can request up to USD 100,000. Organizations begin by submitting a Letter of Inquiry, and eligible applicants may be invited to submit a full application. Project focus Projects should address a significant social challenge within Cisco's social investment priorities and show a clear unmet need. Cisco is especially interested in solutions that use technology to improve access, reach or efficiency and can scale or be replicated in other communities. What Cisco looks for - service to economically underserved communities - innovative and significant use of technology - measurable outcomes and impact evidence - potential to scale or replicate - clear social need - sustainable long-term model - organizational ability to execute Important restrictions 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. Documents and details to prepare - nonprofit/NGO registration and organizational profile - proof of national or multinational operations - programme description and target community - evidence that at least 65% of the population served is economically underserved - clear technology-use case and innovation explanation - outcomes, metrics and impact evidence - scalability/replication plan - sustainability model - budget and funding request up to USD 100,000 - overhead cost information

Eligibility Applications are open to eligible nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations worldwide. Eligible organizations must have national or multinational operations and serve a population that is at least 65% economically underserved. Organizational overhead costs must not exceed 25%, and the proposed programme must make significant and innovative use of technology. The programme should address a critical social challenge, show measurable outcomes, and have potential to scale or be replicated. Eligibility checklist - registered nonprofit or NGO - national or multinational operations - programme serves at least 65% economically underserved population - organizational overhead not above 25% - project uses technology in a significant and innovative way - scalable or replicable social-impact model - measurable outcomes and evaluation plan - clear unmet social need - sustainable long-term model - Letter of Inquiry ready Before you apply - confirm current Cisco programme requirements - check whether your project fits Cisco's social investment priorities - avoid requesting only standard hardware/software unless there is a strong strategic reason - prepare evidence of impact, underserved-community reach and technology innovation - submit through Cisco's official process