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Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to USD 100,000 is available for first-time applicants. The program supports innovative, tech-enabled nonprofit and NGO projects in crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative early-stage social impact solutions
- Tech-enabled programs in crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience
- Projects serving underserved communities
Documents Needed
- Letter of Inquiry form
- Organization details
- Program description
- Population served information
- Budget information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Nongovernmental organizations
- Organizations with national or multinational operations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations, except for climate resilience investing through a separate process
- Colleges and universities are generally not funded
- Organizations exceeding the overhead limit
Eligible expenses
- General operating expenses directly tied to the program
- Technology or equipment used in a strategically innovative way
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating expenses not directly tied to the program
- Individuals
- Research programs
- Membership-based activities
- Schools, scholarships, and healthcare programs
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the LOI is submitted.
- If the LOI is aligned, the applicant may be invited to submit a full proposal.
- Cisco may request additional information during review.
- A signed donation agreement is required before funds are delivered.
- Recipients must track performance metrics during the grant period.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round for eligible organizations.
- For first-time applicants, the maximum request amount is USD 100,000.
- The Letter of Inquiry review may take up to 3 months.
- Organizations must use the online grants portal and complete the board review requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Impact Cash Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Global Impact Cash Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Global Impact Cash Grants?
Up to USD 100,000 is available for first-time applicants. The program supports innovative, tech-enabled nonprofit and NGO projects in crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience.
How much funding can be received?
Global Impact Cash Grants Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Global Impact Cash Grants program?
To be eligible for the Global Impact Cash Grants program, you must:
NPO or NGO
Focus on a priority sector
Serve underserved populations
What expenses are eligible under Global Impact Cash Grants?
Innovative early-stage social impact solutions
Tech-enabled programs in crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience
Projects serving underserved communities
Where is the Global Impact Cash Grants available?
The Global Impact Cash Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Global Impact Cash Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Global Impact Cash Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Global Impact Cash Grants?
Global Impact Cash Grants is funded by Cisco