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Esri Small Nonprofit Organization Grant Initiative

Small nonprofit organizations based in the US can apply for a grant from Esri that provides GIS tools and training.

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Esri Small Nonprofit Organization Grant Initiative

The Esri Small Nonprofit Organization Grant Initiative assists small, US-based nonprofit organizations that are new to using geographic information system (GIS) technology. Esri is investing $1M in this grant initiative, which will provide software and training to the first 150 nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements of an eligible 501(c)(3) public charity. 

Final date to apply is February 28, 2023. All applications submitted by February 21st will be considered for the February 28th announcement. Applications submitted after the 21st will be notified after February 28.

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How to apply

Esri will give special consideration to nonprofit organizations that partner with GIS professionals in government, business, and academia who can assist in using GIS tools.

  • Meet the grant eligibility requirements

    Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 25 or fewer employees that are not currently using Esri’s ArcGIS software or have been accepted into the Esri Nonprofit Organization Program within the past year.

  • Find out if you qualify

    Submit your nonprofit ID number in the form below to confirm your public charity 501(c)(3) status. The nonprofit must be based in the US.

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  • Identify a GIS mentor

    Determine a GIS professional to mentor your nonprofit organization. Provide consent of this collaboration with a statement of support.

  • Fill out the form on the bottom of this page

    Once your application is received, Esri will review and confirm your 501 (c)(3) status through the Nonprofit Organization Program. Grant recipients will be announced on November 17, 2022, and February 28, 2023.

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What’s included in your grant

We have designed a special grant package that includes software, data, and training. This bundle gives up to five people in your organization access to various GIS tools and capabilities.

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