HCLTech Grant

The HCLTech Grant invites applications from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have demonstrated capacity to deliver climate-focused projects with replicability, scalability, and sustainability at their core. Administered by HCL Technologies Limited, this initiative seeks to amplify the impact of purpose-driven work by providing financial support to innovative climate solutions. The grant is positioned within the broader Corporate Social Responsibility efforts of HCLTech, a global technology enterprise. Applicant organizations must be legally registered as NGOs, not-for-profits, or charitable institutions for at least three years as of March 2024, and must be registered in one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, or the United States. Projects must be implemented in the country of registration, and the grant must directly support the applicant’s operations. Sub-granting is explicitly prohibited, and funds cannot be used solely for infrastructure development or the purchase of fixed assets such as land or vehicles. However, infrastructure expenditures that align directly with project activities may be permitted. To be considered, applicants must not have any pending litigation, blacklisting, or prior cancellations of registration or licensing from relevant regulatory bodies. Additionally, organizations or their members must not have political or religious affiliations. Organizations are expected to present a track record of managing grants with an average value of $125,000 or higher over the past three years and must be able to provide audited financial statements for the same period. The application process begins with an online registration and is followed by multiple stages. While a full breakdown of steps is not provided, all applications must be submitted directly to the HCLTech Grant portal. The grant program is free to apply for, and no third parties are authorized to accept submissions on behalf of HCLTech. While detailed timelines are not listed, the presence of recurring requirements and annual review cycles implies this grant is issued on a yearly basis. There are no listed pre-application steps such as LOIs or concept notes. For assistance, applicants can contact the grant administrators via the official program email at americasgrant@hcltech.com. Applicants are encouraged to review all eligibility requirements carefully and ensure all information submitted is accurate, as discrepancies or violations may result in disqualification not only from the current round but from future rounds as well.

Ensure full compliance with eligibility conditions; avoid political or religious affiliations; audited financials strengthen application.