Applications will continue to be closed until further notice
InterConnection reviews nonprofit grant applications 3 times a year. Please read the information below to make sure your organization is eligible.
DESCRIPTION
Computer grants are awarded to organizations that deliver necessary and valuable services to underserved communities like technology training, health care, education, and job training, but need upgraded computers to better manage their organization and improve their capacity to deliver those valuable services.
InterConnection awards laptops and desktops pre-installed with Windows 10 and will have the following minimum specifications: Core i5 processor / 8 GB RAM / 128 GB SSD. InterConnection cannot guarantee we will be able to meet these requests, however, as what we are able to provide will depend on what we have in inventory at the time. You may request up to 5 computers in total. Grant recipients are responsible for the shipping & handling costs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The grant committee will base their decision on the following 4 main evaluation criteria:
40% – Impact and reach
25% – Ability to Execute, Financial Capacity and Plan for Sustainability
20% – Technological capacity of the grantee
15% – Organizational Need
Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
“We owe the initial momentum for our program to the InterConnection grant.”
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The program open to all U.S. 501c3 nonprofit organizations. The applicant organization must be willing and able to cover shipping, packaging & handling fees associated with the donated computers. Organizations must provide feedback and agree to participate in joint PR with InterConnection and give permission to be featured on our website and in press announcements. Grant recipients must agree to use and responsibly dispose of all donated assets in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
INELIGIBILE ORGANIZATION TYPES
Not all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible for discounted products and cloud offers from Microsoft. Ineligible organizations include the following:
- Governmental organizations or agencies.
- Educational institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools.
- Public Libraries.
- Healthcare organizations, including hospitals, healthcare networks, health plans, ambulatory healthcare services, home healthcare and assisted living healthcare organizations, health research organizations, and laboratories. Exceptions include independent nonprofit organizations with the following missions: community, behavioral and women’s health clinics; hospices; emergency services; and blood, tissue and organ banks.
- Professional, commerce, and trade associations.
- Professional and semiprofessional sports organizations.
- Political, labor, and fraternal organizations.
InterConnection does not fund religious or faith-based organizations who require populations served to participate in any religion in order to receive services from the organization.
Please view the Terms of Use before applying to grant.
APPLICATION SuBMISSION TIme Frames
Applications are accepted for Round 1 March 1st through March 31st. Award statuses will be announced by May 31st.
Applications are accepted for Round 2 July 1st through July 31st. Award statuses will be announced by September 30th.
Applications are accepted for Round 3 November 1st through November 30st. Award statuses will be announced by January 31st.
QUESTIONS?
If you have trouble completing the application or have questions please email us at: [email protected]
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