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Updated: February 2026
When nonprofit fundraising isn’t enough to help your organization achieve its goals, 501(c)(3) grants offer additional financial support. Most nonprofit leaders know they need better technology. However, budget is usually the reason they don’t invest.
Technology grants close that gap by funding software, infrastructure, and digital tools that make nonprofit governance, fundraising, and communication easier to manage – without pulling from program dollars.
In fact, the right grant can put purpose-built board portal software, cloud infrastructure, or collaboration tools within reach. Here are five grant programs worth exploring in 2026, along with what you need to qualify.
Top 5 Technology Grants for Nonprofits
Fundraising and communication software simplifies board governance and boosts board effectiveness. But cost often deters organizations from investing in their technology needs. Grants for technology allow nonprofits to develop or purchase new technology or upgrade their existing technology. While 501(c)(3) grants are an excellent source of revenue, nonprofit organizations should consider the following when evaluating grant opportunities.
- Review the foundation’s history to identify if it has offered technology grants for organizations like yours in the past, which may increase your odds.
- Identify the average grant amount to decide whether it’s worth applying.
- Ensure your organization meets all eligibility requirements before applying.
Check out these five technology grant options.
1. Cisco Product Grant Program
Cisco donates networking and communication technology to qualified nonprofits, with a maximum request of $100,000 for first-time recipients.
The program focuses on four areas, including crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate impact. Your organization must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity with at least one year of operations and overhead costs below 25%. Non-U.S. organizations must demonstrate equivalency to U.S. public charities.
What’s changed this year?
No changes to the program’s structure, eligibility or grant amounts. The application remains open year-round.
Start by reviewing Cisco’s Program Overview & Application Process Guidelines to see if your organization qualifies.
2. Twilio.org Impact Fund
Twilio.org’s Impact Fund provides grants and investments to nonprofits using digital communication technology to drive social change. With more than $4.8M in funds awarded across 40+ organizations since 2024, funding is distributed across five cohorts, including digital innovation, climate action, employee-driven giving partnerships, and Bay Area-specific youth homelessness initiatives.
To qualify, your nonprofit must not be a government entity or political organization, and you’ll need legal documentation proving your nonprofit status.
What’s changed this year?
The fund’s five-cohort structure remains in place, and Twilio’s return to strong profitability ($5.1 billion in 2025 revenue) suggests the program is on solid footing after the company’s restructuring in 2023.
No new grant round has been announced for 2026 yet. Visit the Impact Fund page to be included in future open calls.
3. Technology Innovation Awards
Tech Impact’s Technology Innovation Awards offers $10,000 grants to nonprofits with technology projects that create measurable community impact – think community apps, data visualization tools, or predictive analytics.
Eligible organizations need 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) designation, an annual operating budget of at least $500,000 and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. Winners are recognized at the annual Tech Forward conference.
What’s changed this year?
The 2025 cycle has closed. Based on past timelines, the 2026 application window is expected to open around mid-2026. No changes to the grant amount or eligibility requirements.
Check the Tech Forward awards page for 2026 application dates.
4. Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact
Microsoft offers nonprofits grants and deep discounts across its cloud ecosystem – Azure, Microsoft 265, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. Eligible organizations receive up to the $3,500 per year in Azure credits and donated Microsoft 365 licenses, with nonprofit pricing on paid tiers.
Beyond core productivity tools, nonprofits can now access Microsoft 365 Copilot – AI Built into Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, and Outlook – at discounted nonprofit rates.
What’s changed this year?
Microsoft expanded nonprofit AI access in late 2025. Through March 31, 2026, Copilot Business is available an an introductory rate of $18/user/month (15% off) for organizations with up to 300 licenses. Microsoft also launched the Elevate for Educators program in January 2026, offering free professional development and AI training credentials at no cost.
5. Salesforce Foundation Grant
The Salesforce Foundation supports nonprofits through two main programs. Power of Us provides free Salesforce licenses, discounted rate on additional products, and access to training and community resources. For larger investments, the Force for Change grants program funds innovative uses of Salesforce technology with individual grants up to $200,000.
What’s changed this year?
Salesforce made a significant change in December 2025. The Power of Us program no longer provides Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) licenses. Instead, nonprofits now receive 10 free Agentforce Nonprofit CRM licenses with 10 free Agentforce Sales and Service CRM licenses.
The new Agentforce Nonprofit platform includes four prebuilt AI agents: one that handles routine donor questions, one that matches volunteer to shifts, one that supports case managers with documentation, and one that prepares fundraisers for donor meetings.
Apply through the Power of Us application or learn more about Salesforce grant opportunities.
How OnBoard Powers Nonprofits
Technology grants can fund more than back-office infrastructure – they can put a purpose-built governance platform in the hands of your board.
More than 7,000 boards – including nonprofits across healthcare, education, and community organizations – run on OnBoard today. For nonprofit administrators who already stretch every dollar and every hour, a technology grant is a practical way to make the shift from scattered tools to a single system of record that gets stronger with every meeting.
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About The Author
- Gina Guy is an implementation consultant who specializes in working with nonprofit organizations get the most from their board meetings. She loves helping customers ease their workloads through their use of OnBoard. A Purdue University graduate, Gina enjoys refinishing furniture, running, kayaking, and traveling in her spare time. She lives in Monticello, Indiana, with her husband.
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