Cisco Technology Grant Program

Cisco Technology Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cisco Systems Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Cisco Technology Grant Program offers product grants to nonprofit organizations that align with Cisco's vision for social impact. This ongoing program is open to eligible organizations focused on climate impact, economic empowerment, education, and crisis response. Grants are reviewed quarterly, and applicants should allow a minimum of three months for the review process. By providing technology donations, Cisco aims to enhance the productivity and efficiency of community partners worldwide.

Overview

NOTE: We accept proposals for direct product grants on an ongoing, year-round basis. However, grants are reviewed on a quarterly cycle. Applicants should plan at least three months for grant review plus additional time for product shipments. Q1: August – OctoberQ2: November – JanuaryQ3: February – AprilQ4: May – July Product Grant Program Cisco welcomes applications for the Product Grant Program from community partners around the world who share our vision and offer an innovative approach to a critical social challenge. Program OverviewCisco donates our own technology to qualifying nonprofit organizations to help them realize significant gains in productivity, security, scalability, and cost efficiency. Our program enables partners to make innovative use of networking and communications technology to create a measurable impact.The Cisco Technology Grant Program focuses on the same social investment areas as our cash grants: Climate impact and regeneration; Cisco Crisis Response (which includes shelter, water, food, and disaster relief); Economic empowerment; and Education

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only registered non-profit (NPO) or non-governmental (NGO) orgs can applyFor the US, organizations must be recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charityOutside the US, organizations must provide information and documentation to prove the organization is the equivalent of a US public charityThe organization must serve the community at large The organization’s overhead must not exceed 25% Focus must be aligned with Cisco’s Social Investment Areas (Cisco Crisis Response, Climate Impact, Economic Empowerment, Education) Cisco’s Grant Giving Policies must be adhered to avoid any sales conflicts, , no ‘quid pro quo’ allowed

Ineligibility

Examples of Ineligible Organizations Schools & scholarships: Public, charter, or private schools or school systems School foundations Booster clubs or other fundraising organizations affiliated with a school Colleges or universities Scholarships/stipend programs of any kind Libraries or museums Sport clubs Hospitals or health care centers Arts programs