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Global Community Grants
https://www.westerndigital.com/company/corporate-philanthropy/community-grants-program
Overview
| Donor: | Western Digital |
| Application procedure: | Letter of Inquiry |
| Donor base: | United States |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | ongoing |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | - |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Education
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Food Security
Project Locations
Asia
China, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Description
1) Objective
Western Digital believes in their responsibility to be a good neighbor in the communities in which they operate, and a steward of our world’s resources. The quality of life and education, the well-being of their employees and their families, and the economic health of society are of vital interest to Western Digital. As a corporation, they support organizations that improve education, support hunger relief, as well as programs protecting the environment and our communities. It currently considers applications for grants to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and public schools whose programs align with their philanthropic focus areas:
- STEM Education: Organizations providing opportunities for underrepresented and/or underserved K-12 youth
- Hunger Relief: Innovative programs focused on alleviating hunger in local communities
- Environment: Work in environmental preservation and conservation, and the public education of such issues
2) Eligibility
Priority consideration is given to those organizations that offer programs/services in proximity to Western Digital offices and facilities. Prior to completing an application, requestors should review our Global Giving Guidelines for complete details on their giving policies. In addition to the guidelines, applicants must be able to exhibit tax-exempt status equivalent to U.S. IRS 501c3 status.
3) Location
Actions must take place in: China, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand.
4) Budget
Grant size is not mentioned.
5) Application
The Global Grant application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry. Western Digital will consider letters of inquiry from NGOs that meet all their guidelines, including alignment with their funding focus areas and geographic restrictions. Please send all Letters of Inquiry to GlobalGivingandDoing(a)wdc.com. Letters are accepted on a rolling quarterly basis. If your inquiry is approved for further consideration, you will be notified and provided an invitation to complete a full grant application.