At a Glance

Program Name: Tech for Good Impact Awards – Grants and software donations for nonprofits using technology to serve vulnerable and historically marginalized communities.

Support Type: Free Zendesk software (including AI-powered customer service tools) plus multiple cash grants ranging from 5,000–50,000 USD for selected nonprofits.

Funding Amount: Awards include several grants in the 5,000–50,000 USD range, alongside in kind access to Zendesk’s Resolution Platform and customer service solutions.

Application Deadline: Applications are due by July 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET via the online Donation/Application form.

Program Focus: The program funds nonprofit technology initiatives that improve access to information, services, and support for communities, with emphasis on community building, crisis response, and tech career opportunities. It aims to help nonprofits scale their impact by combining grants, donated software, and pro bono support.

Location: Open to global nonprofit organizations; Zendesk Tech for Good partners with over 110 nonprofits worldwide.

About the Program

Zendesk Tech for Good collaborates with nonprofits to provide free software, grants, and volunteer expertise so they can deliver better service and support to the people they serve.

The Impact Awards sit within this broader program and specifically invite nonprofits to apply for a package of software donations plus grants via the Donation Application form.

Program Benefits

Nonprofits can request support that combines technology (Zendesk’s AI-powered customer service tools) and funding to strengthen specific programs or service delivery.

Awardees benefit from greater visibility through case studies, impact stories, and inclusion in the Zendesk Tech for Good ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations working with vulnerable or historically marginalized communities, especially in community building, crisis response, or tech career pathways.

Applicants should demonstrate clear impact and show how Zendesk tools and funding will help them scale or deepen their work.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Applicants submit an online application via the Zendesk Tech for Good Donation/Impact Awards form, describing their organization, program focus, impact, and how they plan to use Zendesk software and grant support.

Key Timeline Notes

Applications close July 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET, and applicants are notified of their status after August 30, 2026.

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