In communities where Cisco has a major employee and operational presence, there is interdependency between Cisco and key local community stakeholders in the education, non-profit, government and business sectors. Each has its own important and unique role in helping ensure a quality of life for all citizens.
Since every site community is different, Cisco must ensure it has the flexibility to meet unique community and organizational needs where they are the greatest. Community Impact Cash Grants provide a framework for leveraging Cisco's contributions and volunteer resources to effectively and efficiently meet local community needs thus helping to build a strong and economically thriving community for all.
Community Impact Cash Grants are available to qualifying organizations within a 50 mile radius of Cisco major site communities including Boxborough, Massachusetts; Lawrenceville, Georgia; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; Richardson, Texas; San Jose, California; and other Cisco locations that have an active Civic Council and significant employee presence. The physical headquarters of the organization need not be within the 50 mile radius, as long as an affiliate office operates and/or administers programs within the specified area. Locate a Civic Council.
Community Impact Cash Grants support the unmet needs of underserved communities in the areas of Education and Critical Human Needs. Organizations must also qualify against a set of guidelines and requirements as outlined on the following web pages.
Ultimately, the Community Impact Cash Grant process is designed to meet the unique needs of the local community while aligning and extending the impact of Cisco's broader philanthropic goals. Community Impact Cash Grants are awarded through a competitive application process coordinated by Community Relations and Civic Councils. Together, Community Relations and Civic Councils interface with local organizations to help determine eligibility and investment effectiveness on behalf of Cisco Foundation.
Visit the following links to learn more information on Cisco's Community Impact Cash Grants:
