HCLFoundation invites applications for Edition XII of HCLTech Grant
HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, announced Edition XII of HCLTech Grant to provide a platform to non-profits in India to create sustainable, community-led change across rural India.
A total of
₹24 crore will be provided to NGOs, selected by an esteemed jury, for
transformative projects in sustainable rural development across the themes of
water, biodiversity, health and education. Four winning NGOs from each category
will receive ₹5 crore each, while eight other NGOs will receive ₹50 lakh each
for their proposed projects. The last date for submitting applications on www.hclfoundation.org/hcltech-grant
is June 30, 2026.
“At HCLFoundation,
we believe that some of the most transformative solutions emerge from
grassroots organizations that are deeply connected to the communities they
serve. Through this edition of HCLTech Grant, we aim to provide a platform for
NGOs to unleash their potential, scale innovative ideas and create sustainable
change that improves lives and strengthens communities across the country. We
look forward to partnering with organizations that are driving meaningful
impact and contributing to India's development journey," said Dr.
Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCLFoundation.
The
HCLTech Grant-supported projects have significantly advanced sustainable
development through the years, uplifting 2.3 million lives across 61,000
villages in India. The Grant-funded initiatives have led to the planting of 3+
lakh saplings, the rejuvenation of 68,300+ hectares of land and a reduction of
67,000+ tons in CO2 emissions.
So far,
over ₹203 crore has been committed by HCLFoundation through HCLTech Grant. In
Edition XI of the Grant, Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS) from Rajasthan,
Live Foundation from Jharkhand, Goodwill Foundation from Mizoram and Mahila Jan
Adhikar Samiti from Rajasthan were selected for grant of ₹5 crore each for
projects ranging from water harvesting in the Thar desert and biodiversity
conservation in Jharkhand to enhancing healthcare access in Mizoram and
enabling gender equality through education in Rajasthan.
HCLFoundation
also announced the HCLTech Grant Edition XII Pan India Symposiums 2026 in an
effort to bring together NGOs, experts, government, corporates and policymakers
on one platform across India to deliberate on how CSR can contribute towards
nation building. This year, the Symposiums have been scheduled in Bhubaneswar,
Chennai, Nagpur and Delhi.
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countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI,
digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of
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and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues
as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. To learn how we can
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