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Cisco WW Programme - Eligibility Criteria


Please note: Organisations whose scope of activities includes work in developing countries are encouraged to seek Cisco donations through this programme.

A range of direct-service nonprofit organisations that primarily serve economically disadvantaged people are eligible to receive Cisco donations. Please make sure that your organisation's primary mission and services correspond to one of the following organisational types:

Heath-service support organisations offering any of these types of services:

  • Hospital auxiliaries Health clinics
  • Rural medical facilities
  • Blood banks
  • Cooperative hospital services
  • Mental health care facilities

Organisations providing these types of housing services:

  • Low-income housing
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Housing for the aged
  • Instruction and guidance on housing

Organisations that provide education, job training, and literacy support to underserved populations through any of the following programme types:

  • Apprentice training
  • Other instruction and training
  • Job counseling or assistance
  • Remedial educational services
Organisations that provide emergency or disaster aid:

  • Aid to people in the event of a disaster
  • Controlling the effects of a disaster
  • Educating or preparing individuals before disasters occur
The following types of organisations are not eligible to receive Cisco donations through this programme:

  • Affiliates of a national organisation (such as the YMCA, the American Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity) that has more than 20 locations (even if those affiliates are considered separate entities and are not funded by the national organisation)
  • Religious organisations without a secular community designation — A secular designation is defined as an organisation separate from the church or religious organisation that provides services to people regardless of their religious beliefs and does not propagate a belief in a specific faith. Example: A food bank that is run by a church, but is a separate and unique organisation that provides food and meals to anyone who qualifies for services, regardless of religious beliefs.
  • Legislative and political advocacy groups
  • Youth services organisations other than those listed above for education, job training, and literacy support to underserved populations e.g. Youth Clubs & Centres
  • Radio, television, media, publishing programmes, or training
  • Organisations that provide indirect services eg: foundations and grant-making organisations, umbrella organisations, professional bodies and membership organisations
  • organisations that provide funding or loans
  • Schools & scholarships: Public schools or school systems, Private schools, Charter schools, School foundations, Booster clubs or other fundraising organisations affiliated with particular school(s), Colleges/universities, Scholarships/stipend programs of any kind
  • Charities that offer Cisco Networking Academy training programs; even if they were previously accepted for Cisco grants and those who instruct Networking Academy curriculum as a single or seperate component of their overall mission and/or services
  • Referral services
  • Animal care services and facilities
  • Scientific research activities
  • Day care centers
  • Legal aid, credit counseling, and civil rights activities
  • Museums
  • Art, cultural, and environmental education organisations
  • Libraries
  • Camps and Zoos
  • Rescue and emergency services — fire departments (including volunteer) and ambulance and helicopter services
  • Hospitals and nursing homes
  • Organisations that advocate, support, or practice discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. 
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