Funding to identify, incubate, and develop innovative solutions, with the most impact, that offer an innovative approach to a critical social challenge. Looking for programs that fit within their investment sectors, focus on the underserved, and use technology to improve the reach and efficiency of services. Prioritizes four social impact sectors: crisis response; education; economic empowerment; climate regeneration.

Non-profit organisations which are the equivalent of US public charities, or agree to sign and comply with an expenditure responsibility contract; organisations must serve an audience greater than 65% economically underserved relative to the average standards of the target geography; organizations and programs must focus on at least one of the social investment sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and/or climate impact and regeneration. Will generally only fund organisations with overheads below 25%.

Legal requirements: 501(c)3, 501(c)3, Tax Concession Charity (TCC), Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1), Registered Charity

General operating expenses; individuals; research programs; membership-based activities; programs that promote or serve one culture, race, religion, population group, or political viewpoint - rather than the community at large; religious, political, or sectarian organizations (a direct service program run by a faith-based organization may be eligible); private or public hospitals; hospital foundations; medical centers, research centers; schools and scholarships; events.

Details at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/csr/community/nonprofits/global-impact-cash-grants.html. Take the eligibility quiz and if appropriate, complete the online letter of enquiry which will be used to determine whether your organization will be invited to complete a full application.