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The Zendesk Tech for Good Impact Awards provide cash grants and in-kind technology support to innovative global nonprofit organizations using AI-powered tools to improve service delivery and community impact. The 2026 programme offers cash grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 alongside access to Zendesk's AI-powered Resolution Platform, which includes AI agents, automated customer service workflows, and analytics capabilities.
The programme focuses on three impact areas aligned with the Zendesk Foundation's mission: (1) Foster Community — enabling connections that offer support and allow people to thrive; (2) Promote Resilience in a Time of Crisis — safeguarding against disaster and reducing human suffering; (3) Create Career Pathways into Tech — closing the economic opportunity gap and reducing unemployment.
Applications for the 2026 awards are open through July 15, 2026, with notifications after August 30, 2026. The programme is open to registered nonprofit organizations globally, with some country exclusions. All applications must be submitted in English.
Organizations that are current or previous Zendesk grant recipients are not eligible to apply. The Awards represent Zendesk's commitment to leveraging AI technology for social impact, complementing its broader corporate social responsibility programme.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Registered nonprofit organizations globally that are not current or previous Zendesk grant recipients. Applicants must submit proof of nonprofit status and write applications in English. Some country exclusions apply (Belarus, Central African Republic, Crimea region, Congo, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 to $50,000 in cash grants per organization, plus in-kind access to Zendesk's AI-powered Resolution Platform including customer service automation, AI agents, and analytics tools. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 15, 2026. 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.
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Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science is a $30 million global open call designed to empower researchers and organizations with funding, tools, and technical expertise to accelerate scientific breakthroughs using AI. The program focuses on two primary areas: AI for Health and Life Sciences, and AI for Climate Resilience and Environmental Science. Selected organizations receive between $500,000 and $3,000,000 in funding and have the option to participate in a Google.org Accelerator program offering six months of pro bono technical support from Google employees and Google Cloud credits. The program seeks proposals demonstrating scientific ambition with high-impact research, innovative and responsible use of AI as a core solution component, feasible execution plans with qualified teams, and scalability and sustainability potential. Applications close May 1, 2026.
The 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) is an annual competition recognizing innovative solutions that address real community needs using AI, data, or cybersecurity technologies in Africa and the Middle East. The prize supports young entrepreneurs whose startups demonstrate tangible social and environmental benefits through digital innovation. The competition operates through a two-stage process: national selection in each of the 17 participating countries where Orange operates, followed by an international round for top prizes. Beyond financial awards (€25,000 first prize, €15,000 second, €10,000 third, plus a €20,000 Women's Prize), recipients gain significant visibility, networking opportunities with the Orange ecosystem, and mentorship to help scale their ventures. Projects are reviewed by Orange employees via the Orange Engage for Change internal platform. This is one of the few major competitions specifically targeting AI and data-driven social ventures in Africa and the Middle East.
The Future of Health Grant 2026, founded by EPFL Innovation Park and CSS Insurance, provides equity-free funding to startups and early-stage companies driving transformative digital health and AI solutions. The program offers three cumulative non-equity levels: Ignition at CHF 10,000 with 3 months support, Proof of Concept at CHF 30,000 with 6 months support, and Validation at CHF 50,000 with 12 months follow-up, allowing up to CHF 90,000 total (approximately $100,000 USD). Focus areas include AI-based patient monitoring and clinical decision support, tech-enabled chronic disease prevention and mental health solutions, tools improving healthcare affordability and equity, and secure data sharing frameworks. Beyond funding, the program provides mentorship from health-tech experts, media visibility, and pilot opportunities with Swiss healthcare providers.