F5 Tech for Good Grants 2026
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Quick Answer
F5 Tech for Good Grants: ten one-time grants of US$50,000 (about ₹47.5 lakh) for nonprofits using technology to help climate-vulnerable communities. The 2026 round closed 3 August 2026.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 4 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by F5. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The 2026 F5 Tech for Good Grants round is closed. Applications ran from 14 July to 3 August 2026, closing at 11:45 pm Pacific time, and applicants were due to hear in September 2026. The official page announces no next round, so watch F5's Global Good pages if you want to apply in future.
F5, a US application security and networking company, funds ten nonprofits that use technology to tackle climate challenges for vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Asia includes Southern Asia, so Indian nonprofits were eligible. Each grant is a one-time award of US$50,000 (about ₹47.5 lakh).
What the program offers
Ten grant partners are selected, each receiving a one-time US$50,000 (about ₹47.5 lakh). The money must go to technology needs or technology-enabled solutions. Examples named by F5 include clean energy access, sustainable agriculture, climate-smart livelihoods, disaster resilience, water access, environmental education, early warning systems and community preparedness. It is not general running-cost funding; you need a specific technology purchase or build that you can justify.
Who can apply
You must be a legally registered charitable organisation, or fiscally sponsored by one, and have operated for at least three years. You also need a working website when you apply. The people you serve must mainly be vulnerable communities, especially people living in poverty, who are hit hardest by climate change. Organisations with written discriminatory policies are not eligible.
For an Indian applicant this means a registered trust, society or Section 8 company, or one hosted by such a body, with a three-year record and a technology need that ties directly to climate resilience. A for-profit startup would not qualify as a registered charity unless it works through a fiscal sponsor that is one.
How to apply
The application is a single online form, in English, and it cannot be saved and finished later, so draft your answers elsewhere first. The form has these parts:
- Organisation profile, including country of registration, years of operation, staff, people served and budget range
- Climate and community focus: the issue, who is affected and how many live in poverty
- Technology need and use of funds, including why technology is essential and how you assessed the need
- Impact and measurement, with projected numbers and one or two success stories
- Partnerships and sustainability, including risks and plans to scale over three to five years
- A set of eligibility confirmations and contact details
Answers can run to 4,000 words each. F5 recommends backing claims with numbers such as people or farms reached, emissions avoided, water access gained, income raised, adoption rates and long-term sustainability measures.
How applications are judged and what happens next
The page gives no formal scoring criteria. It signals that quantified evidence strengthens an application. Applicants were told the outcome in September 2026. Non-US organisations that are selected go through an Enhanced Expenditure Responsibility process run by CAF America, F5's international grantmaking partner; funding depends on completing it, and F5 pays the related fees.
About F5
F5 is a US technology company. The official page says its aim with the grants is to empower communities and create lasting change for people and the planet, and does not give more detail about its Global Good programme.
Things to check before you apply
- Money from abroad is subject to Indian rules; check FCRA and tax treatment with an adviser before applying.
- Expect a due diligence step after selection before any payment.
- A practical tip: have registration papers, audited figures and impact data ready before you start the form.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Each of the ten selected nonprofits receives a one-time grant of US$50,000 (about ₹47.5 lakh). The grant must fund technology needs or technology-enabled solutions to climate-related challenges for vulnerable communities. For nonprofits outside the US, payment follows an Enhanced Expenditure Responsibility review by CAF America, whose fees F5 covers.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Cohort size
- 10 startups
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
The page lists no formal scoring criteria and notes that quantified impact evidence strengthens an application. Ten grant partners were selected and notified in September 2026. Non-US organisations then complete CAF America's review before funds are released.
Application Process
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Read the questions
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Indian nonprofits apply for the F5 Tech for Good Grant?
Yes. The 2026 grants covered Asia, including Southern Asia, along with Africa and Latin America. Non-US organisations that are selected go through a CAF America due diligence process, and F5 pays the related fees.
How much is the grant?
Each grant is a one-time award of US$50,000, which is about ₹47.5 lakh. Ten grant partners were to be selected.
What can the money be spent on?
Technology needs or technology-enabled solutions that help vulnerable communities deal with climate change. Examples include clean energy access, early warning systems, water access, sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring.
What was the deadline and has it passed?
The 2026 window ran from 14 July to 3 August 2026, closing at 11:45 pm Pacific time. It has closed, and the official page gives no information on a next round.
Is it a grant or equity?
It is a one-time grant to nonprofits. No equity is involved.
What do I need to apply?
You need to be a registered charity or fiscally sponsored by one, three years old, with a working website. The form asks for organisation details, your climate focus, the technology you need, projected impact in numbers and your plans for sustainability.
Can I save the form and finish later?
No. F5 says the application cannot be saved and completed later, so prepare your answers in advance. It must be in English.
Do I have to travel?
The official page mentions no travel requirement.
When were results announced?
Applicants were told their status in September 2026.
Is it free to apply?
The official page mentions no application fee. It says F5 pays the fees for the CAF America due diligence process.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
