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IBM Impact Grants and IBM SkillsBuild is a grant from IBM that funds nonprofits focused on STEM education, digital literacy, and job training through both cash and in-kind technology grants. IBM SkillsBuild provides free technology courses and credentials to high school students, college students, and adult learners, partnering with schools and community organizations.
IBM's corporate philanthropy supports capacity-building for nonprofits needing workforce development resources. Eligible applicants include nonprofits focused on STEM education, digital literacy, and job training. Grant amounts vary and include both cash and in-kind support.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits focused on STEM education, digital literacy, and job training, and those needing capacity-building support. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Cash and in-kind grants Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
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The IBM Impact Accelerator is a global program that provides substantial pro bono technology and implementation support to nonprofits, government organizations, and academic institutions working on AI-driven solutions for education and workforce development. In February 2026, IBM opened a global Request for Proposals (RFP) for its next cohort, inviting organizations to collaborate on developing AI solutions that help people learn more effectively, navigate career transitions, and access jobs needed to build economic resilience. IBM committed $45 million in cash and in-kind technology and services over five years to support populations facing environmental and economic challenges. Selected organizations receive access to IBM's full AI technology stack including watsonx AI platform, Granite foundation models, IBM Cloud infrastructure, IBM Quantum computing resources, and Red Hat enterprise solutions. IBM also provides dedicated consulting staff, with EY serving as a strategic implementation partner. The program requires a two-year engagement and all project work must be conducted in English. Proposals for the 2026 cohort were due March 25, 2026, submitted through IBM's Proposal Submission Portal. The program runs annually with new RFPs each year.
Research Grants (Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab) is sponsored by Notre Dame–IBM Technology Ethics Lab. Supports research that leverages AI to augment human tasks and abilities and ensures these collaborations are ethical and beneficial to society at large. Focuses on understanding and optimizing human-AI collaboration and anticipating medium- to long-term impacts.
IBM Call for Code Global Challenge Grant is an annual competition from IBM that funds developers and innovators building AI-powered solutions to the world's most urgent social and humanitarian challenges. Launched in 2018 in partnership with the United Nations Human Rights Office, the initiative invites participants from 190+ countries to compete across qualifying hackathons throughout the year. Focus areas include climate resilience, public health, justice, and sustainable development. Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000. Open to individual developers, data scientists, and teams worldwide with no geographic restriction.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.