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Ring Device Donation Program

Q: How much funding does Ring Device Donation Program provide?

Ring Device Donation Program provides Up to 10,000 home security devices (Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, and free Ring Protect Plan subscriptions) in funding.

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Funding Amount

Up to 10,000 home security devices (Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, and free Ring Protect Plan subscriptions)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ring Device Donation Program

Funder: Ring (in collaboration with NNEDV)

Program Status: Active since November 2022

Geographic Scope: United States

Overview:
Ring announced a donation of up to 10,000 home security devices to support survivor safety across the U.S. in collaboration with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). Devices include Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, and free Ring Protect Plan subscriptions for the life of each device.

What is Funded:

Video Doorbells

Security Cameras

Free Ring Protect Plan subscription (lifetime) for each device

Shipping costs (donated by Ring)

Eligibility:

Organizations must be verified survivor-serving organizations

Devices are distributed to eligible organizations to share with survivors on a case-by-case basis

Organizations must be validated by NNEDV and TechSoup

Costs:

Shipping: Covered by Ring (no cost to organizations)

Administrative Fee: $8 per device ($48 per 6-unit bundle) charged by TechSoup to cover operating costs. No portion goes to Ring or NNEDV

Devices are provided in six-unit bundles

Special Requirements:

Organizations must participate in sharing privacy and security best practices with advocates

Advocates must be able to counsel survivors about using the devices effectively

Implementation Partners:

NNEDV: Implements the national program and validates organization eligibility

TechSoup: Leading nonprofit network facilitating distribution and adoption of technology solutions; manages administrative fees

Contact Information:

NNEDV: 1325 Massachusetts Ave NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20005-4188

Phone: 202.543.5566

Fax: 202.543.5626

Additional Resources:

Safety Net resources available

Press release: Available on NNEDV.org and Ring.com

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Access the Application: Apply for devices through the designated application portal (linked on NNEDV website)
2. Organization Validation: NNEDV and TechSoup will validate your organization's eligibility as a survivor-serving organization
3. Device Distribution: Once approved, devices will be sent directly to your organization
4. Bundle Format: Devices are provided in six-unit bundles
5. Pay Administrative Fee: Submit $48 administrative fee per 6-unit bundle (one-time fee to TechSoup)
6. Training/Best Practices: Organizations must commit to sharing privacy and security best practices and counsel survivors on proper device usage

Required Materials:

Organization verification/credentials as a survivor-serving organization

Information demonstrating organizational capacity to distribute and support survivors in device usage

Note: Specific detailed application materials and narrative questions are not provided in the available content.

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