Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant

The Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant supports organizations that enhance safety and community well-being, focusing on underrepresented populations. With over $100 million in donations, the foundation prioritizes technology and engineering education, first responder programming, and blended initiatives. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations or school districts in the U.S. The foundation seeks partnerships that demonstrate strong financial health and data-driven evaluation methods, aiming to create safer cities and thriving communities.

About the Motorola Solutions Foundation
At Motorola Solutions, we are good citizens by design. The Motorola Solutions Foundation acts as the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions and focuses on giving back to the community through strategic grants, employee volunteerism and other community investment initiatives. The Foundation is one of the many ways in which the company lives out its purpose to help people be their best in the moments that matter.
Grant Program Focus
The Motorola Solutions Foundation, which has donated $100 million over the past 10 years, aims to partner with organizations that are creating safer cities and thriving communities, and prioritizes underrepresented and/or underserved populations, including people of color and women, within the three focus areas below:

• Technology and engineering educationFirst responder programmingBlended first responder programming and technology/engineering education programs
• Overarching Priorities

Reach people of color, women and other underrepresented and/or underserved populations within our focus areasLeverage robust partnerships with other nonprofit organizations and institutionsSupport organizations that exhibit strong financial healthSupport organizations with data-driven evaluation methods, including quantifiable metrics
Focus Areas
First Responder Programming(The term First Responders includes: law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMT and frontline healthcare professionals.)
Provide leadership development and training opportunities for underrepresented first responders, including people of color and womenProvide mental wellness and stress management trainings for first responders and their familiesProvide wellness and scholarship support to families of fallen first respondersPrepare youth and young adults for careers in public safety through outreach, scholarship and educational programsOffer safety preparedness and response training to schools, adults, students and first respondersLead safety and disaster preparedness trainings for the public
Technology & Engineering Education
Engage students in innovative, hands-on technology and engineering activities, such as design, coding and roboticsProvide vocational skills, scholarships, certifications and workforce placement opportunities in engineering, information technology and data scienceEquip teachers with the skills and training necessary to enhance instruction in technology and engineeringPrioritize school-aged students ages 8-18, college/university students and young adults

Eligibility

Organizations applying for grant funding must be registered as a 501(c)3 organization or school district in the United States.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not support event sponsorships through its annual grants program.Motorola Solutions Foundation grant funds cannot be used to purchase Motorola Solutions equipment.We don’t accept applications for multiyear grants.However, organizations may apply for a grant year after year.