The Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Awards give registered nonprofits $5,000–$50,000 in cash plus free access to Zendesk’s customer-service software. The 2026 award window has closed; the next cycle isn’t open yet, so this is a profile to bookmark rather than an active application.
At a glance
| Status | Eligibility (summary) | Benefit | Geography | Watch page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed — 2026 window closed July 15, 2026, 11:59pm ET; watch for the 2027 window | Registered nonprofit (US 501(c)(3) or an equivalent global entity); not a current or past Zendesk grantee/customer; English-language application only | $5,000–$50,000 cash grant plus in-kind access to Zendesk’s AI-powered Resolution Platform | Global, with country exclusions (Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Russia ineligible) | techforgood.zendesk.com |
Who’s eligible
Per Zendesk’s own application guidance, applicants must be a registered charitable nonprofit — a US 501(c)(3) or an equivalent recognized structure elsewhere — and must show impact in one of three priority areas: fostering community connections that support thriving, promoting resilience during crises, or building career pathways into tech to close economic-opportunity gaps. Two exclusions matter: an organization cannot be a current or past Zendesk grantee or customer, and organizations based in Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, or Russia are ineligible due to compliance restrictions. Applications are accepted in English only, submitted through the official online form with proof of nonprofit status attached — emailed submissions are not accepted.
What you get
Winners receive a cash grant of $5,000 to $50,000 alongside free access to Zendesk’s Resolution Platform, the AI-powered customer-service and support tooling Zendesk sells commercially. The Impact Awards are the grant-making arm of a larger program: Zendesk’s Tech for Good initiative, which donates discounted or free software licenses to nonprofits, has run since 2018, and the Zendesk Foundation itself — established in 2015 — has donated more than $14 million to organizations worldwide as of its own reporting. The Impact Awards specifically launched in 2022, when the inaugural cohort distributed $500,000 across 25 nonprofits.
How to apply
There is no live application right now — the 2026 window closed July 15, 2026. The official channel to watch for the 2027 call is techforgood.zendesk.com; when a new cycle opens, applications go through Zendesk’s own online form, not a third-party aggregator.
Key dates
- 2026 application window closed July 15, 2026, 11:59pm ET
- 2027 window: not yet announced — no opening or closing date published as of this writing
FAQ
Is the Zendesk Tech for Good Impact Award still open for 2026?
No. The 2026 application window closed July 15, 2026, at 11:59pm ET.
Who is eligible to apply?
Registered charitable nonprofits (US 501(c)(3) or an equivalent structure elsewhere) that are not a current or past Zendesk grantee or customer, and are not based in Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, or Russia.
How much funding is available?
Cash grants range from $5,000 to $50,000, plus free access to Zendesk’s Resolution Platform software.
When does the 2027 cycle open?
Not yet announced. Zendesk has not published a 2027 timeline as of this writing — check techforgood.zendesk.com for the opening date.
