GTIA Grantmaking Program for Nonprofits Using Tech

The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), a nonprofit membership organization representing the international IT channel, has launched a new grantmaking program aimed at nonprofits leveraging technology to improve lives in under-resourced communities. This initiative is part of a broader expansion of GTIA's philanthropic activities, which now include member-directed giving and investments in host cities where GTIA conducts major events. With a projected total of $1.5 million in contributions to nonprofits for the year 2025, GTIA’s grant program reflects its values of equity, inclusion, and innovation through technology. The GTIA grant program is designed to fund smart, scalable technology solutions that address real-world challenges. Grants may support projects focused on broadband access, digital skills training, AI-powered tutoring, and telehealth delivery enabled by technology. Applications are encouraged from organizations that deploy technology to overcome systemic and structural barriers such as poverty, geographic isolation, lack of access to education or healthcare, and other resource deficits. Priority will be given to initiatives that use technology to create measurable impact and enhance equity. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and schools that are officially registered, in good standing, and capable of demonstrating clear leadership, a well-defined mission, and proven impact. The eligibility criteria also require that applicants comply with GTIA’s legal and reporting standards. GTIA encourages its members to refer qualified nonprofits to the grant program. Referred organizations should include the referring GTIA member's name in their application. Applications must be submitted through the online portal at gtia.org/grants by the deadline of September 15, 2025. The online application includes questions about the organization’s mission, target communities, and current or planned use of technology to achieve its goals. A downloadable preview of the application form is available to help organizations prepare their submissions. The application process does not include a pre-application phase or letters of intent. Applicants will be notified of their funding status in November 2025. GTIA will evaluate applications based on criteria such as mission alignment, clarity of impact, use of technology, and potential for sustainable outcomes. While exact funding amounts per grantee are not specified, the program’s total 2025 allocation is stated as $1.5 million, and grants will be awarded based on the scalability and innovation of proposed projects. GTIA has not indicated whether this program is recurring; however, no mention of rolling submissions was made. Founded as a vendor-neutral 501(c)(6) nonprofit, GTIA supports thousands of IT professionals and organizations globally by offering industry standards, resources, and connections. For more details about GTIA’s giving programs and to access the grant application, applicants are encouraged to visit gtia.org/giving or gtia.org/grants. While no direct contact email or phone number is provided in the source, GTIA’s main web presence can serve as the starting point for inquiries.