How much funding does Cisco Technology Grant Program provide?

Cisco Technology Grant Program provides Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support in funding.

When is the deadline for Cisco Technology Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Cisco Technology Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Cisco Technology Grant Program offered?

Cisco Technology Grant Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Cisco Technology Grant Program

Cisco Systems Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Technology Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: We accept proposals for direct product grants on an ongoing, year-round basis.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Only registered non-profit (NPO) or non-governmental (NGO) orgs can apply.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Outside the US, organizations must provide information and documentation to prove the organization is the equivalent of a US public charity.
The 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

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Examples of Ineligible Organizations
Not eligible: Schools & scholarships:
Not eligible: Public, charter, or private schools or school systems
Not eligible: School foundations
Not eligible: Booster clubs or other fundraising organizations affiliated with a school
Not eligible: Colleges or universities
Not eligible: Scholarships/stipend programs of any kind
Not eligible: Libraries or museums
Not eligible: Sport clubs
Not eligible: Hospitals or health care centers
Not eligible: Arts programs

Overview

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.

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

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