Cisco Global Impact Cash Grant Program

• Organization Type: Must be a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) or nonprofit.
• Mission Alignment: Your project must align with one of Cisco’s core investment areas: education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience.
• Tech-Focus: The proposed solution must leverage technology in an innovative and scalable way to deliver services and create impact.
• Community-Centric: A strong focus on assisting underserved and vulnerable communities is required.
• Geographic Scope: Open to organizations operating globally.
• Legal Standing: Applicants must be legally registered in the country where they operate.

• Substantial Funding: First-time grant recipients can request up to US$100,000 to launch or scale their projects.
• Catalyze Innovation: The grant provides the financial resources needed to develop and implement cutting-edge, tech-enabled solutions.
• Increase Your Reach: Funding can be used to expand your services and impact a larger number of beneficiaries.
• Build Credibility: A grant from Cisco lends significant prestige and validation to your organization’s work.
• Drive Systemic Change: Support for scalable solutions that can be replicated and adapted in other communities.
• Global Recognition: Gain visibility by partnering with a globally recognized leader in technology and corporate social responsibility.

1. Visit the Official Website: Start by heading over to the Cisco Global Impact Cash Grant page to review the guidelines.
2. Prepare Your Concept: Clearly define your project, the problem it solves, how it uses technology, and the community it serves.
3. Draft a Letter of Inquiry (LOI): The first step is to submit a compelling LOI that outlines your project's vision and alignment with Cisco's goals.
4. Highlight Your Impact: Focus on how your solution is innovative, scalable, and sustainable. Emphasize the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve.
5. Submit Your Application: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply anytime. Follow the instructions on the portal to submit your LOI.

This is your chance to secure the resources that will turn your vision into reality. Start your application today!