Deadline: July 15, 2026
Applications are invited for the Zendesk Foundation Tech for Good Impact Awards 2026. Every year, the Zendesk Foundation awards up to $50,000 in free software and grants to nonprofits doing work in community building, crisis response, or tech career opportunities.
At Zendesk, they believe that technology can change lives — especially for our most vulnerable populations. That’s why the Zendesk Tech for Good program partners with over 110 nonprofits across the globe to give them free Zendesk software, grants, and pro bono support, empowering more organizations to leverage technology and serve more people.
Award
- The Tech for Good Impact Awards will be providing free software and multiple grants ranging from $5,000 – $50,000 to global nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility
- Open to registered nonprofit organizations that would like to use Zendesk software to serve their beneficiary communities and help organizations scale their service response.
- Organizations and their proposed projects should fit within the Foundation’s core focus areas of fostering community, promoting resilience in times of crisis, and creating career pathways in tech.
- Applicants may also provide workforce development programming and display an interest in Zendesk’s Agents of Change Program. Applicants are invited to describe how their organization or project fits into these areas within the application.
- Organizations should display an ability to adopt new technology in order to receive Zendesk software, meaning your organization previously has or is currently willing to invest time and resources in technology platform solutions to improve services to beneficiary communities.
- Most organizations will need to be prepared to self-install and configure their free software using Zendesk’s online help which typically requires a dedicated IT staff member.
Application
Only applications submitted through the application form will be considered. Zendesk will not accept emailed applications. Applications are due July 15, 2026. You will be notified of the status of your application after August 30th, 2026.
For more information, visit Tech for Good Impact Awards.
