Corporate Social Responsibility Grants (Microsoft Airband Initiative)

Corporate Social Responsibility Grants (Microsoft Airband Initiative) is sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft's Airband Initiative focuses on expanding broadband access in rural areas as part of its corporate social responsibility goals.

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We work with local partners to align connectivity, energy, devices, and water systems with local needs, supporting coordinated infrastructure that enables communities to participate in the digital economy. Our first step is to facilitate the infrastructure required for internet access, working with local organizations to ensure water and energy access and related local needs.

Learn how we're expanding access Once the infrastructure is in place, we work with our partners and local organizations to deploy solutions and programs that transform communities by promoting productive use of their new sustainable solution, including the digital tools needed to do so.

Empowering our datacenter communities Across the globe, we’re working to ensure that datacenter investments translate into opportunity for local communities. Through partnerships that expand sustainable solutions, connectivity, and digital training, we help people thrive in an inclusive digital economy.

Learn more about our approach We are building the necessary sustainable infrastructure for internet access and extending connectivity coverage to over 299 million people worldwide. Transitioning to solar power in Colombia Through a partnership with Anditel, Microsoft is supporting the Sol de Inírida solar projects. The first phase, now fully operational, includes solar panels with 2.

49 MW of installed capacity, benefiting over 3,000 families. Learn about the Anditel partnership Strengthening water security in Dublin Through a collaboration between Aganova and Ireland’s national water utility, Uisce Éireann, acoustic leak detection technology is helping identify hidden leaks in Dublin’s water infrastructure.

Growing digital opportunity in Wisconsin In collaboration with local internet provider E‑vergent, Microsoft is helping expand reliable and affordable high-speed internet access across surrounding communities.

Learn about our work in Wisconsin Scaling connectivity across India Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks have worked together for nearly a decade to expand broadband infrastructure across rural and underserved regions in 12 Indian states.

Expanding broadband in the central US Through Microsoft's collaboration with regional ISP Nextlink, broadband expansion is underway across rural communities in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and others.

Learn about the Nextlink partnership Expanding access to digital tools in Africa Microsoft has worked with M-KOPA for nearly a decade as the company evolved from a solar energy financing startup into a leading fintech platform operating across Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.

Strengthening water systems in Nigeria Through the Lagos Peri-urban Water and Sanitation Improvement Project, implemented with WaterAid Nigeria, more than 21,000 people will gain access to sustainable, climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene services over three years.

Strengthening livelihoods in Kenya Through partnerships with local providers like Mawingu, Microsoft is supporting last-mile connectivity across underserved communities, bringing reliable internet to those beyond the reach of traditional broadband networks.

Learn about our work in Kenya Identify areas of highest need in the US Accurate mapping is essential to disburse broadband funds efficiently and maximize resources and investments in communities of highest need. This dashboard is intended to empower state agencies, nonprofits, and policymakers to identify regions within their state with significant digital access gaps.

Learn more about Microsoft Sustainable and Connected Communities, and explore the latest news and updates. Empowering communities for the global AI economy Microsoft is proud to share that we have met and exceeded that goal, extending connectivity coverage to over 299 million people worldwide, including more than 124 million across Africa.

Understanding global AI diffusion Our inaugural AI Diffusion Report reveals how AI is spreading faster than any prior technology—reaching 1. 2 billion users in under three years. The report’s global indices highlight the transformative potential of AI and the importance of enabling equitable participation in the digital economy.

Learn about our approach to AI diffusion Microsoft supports digital transformation in Asia Microsoft is expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Taiwan to meet growing digital demand and help bridge the digital divide through greater connectivity and access.

Learn about our global approach Our journey to become water positive As Microsoft expands our datacenter infrastructure, we’re continuing to reduce our water use by maximizing efficiency, increasing water reuse, and investing in the next generation of water-saving design.

Accelerating opportunity: Connectivity at scale Without reliable access to clean water, energy, and the internet, communities can’t fully tap into education, healthcare, economic opportunity, or the growing AI economy. Through our partnerships, Microsoft helps lay these foundations.

Explore how we're accelerating opportunity Building sustainable, connected communities At Microsoft, we're building the foundations for the AI economy by prioritizing digital connectivity, sustainable water access, and reliable access to energy and electricity.

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