Hardware and Software

Computers for Learning
Federal computer equipment is available to schools and educational nonprofits through this program.

Computer Recycling Programs

If you're looking to donate, or find a donation of refurbished computers visit PEP, a website featuring a constantly updated database of nonprofit computer recyclers and also features resources for people looking to recycle their computers
and the computer recyclers themselves.

The National Cristina Foundation
This foundation donates used computer equipment to nonprofits in need.

Share the Technology
Connects potential donors with organizations seeking computer equipment through a national computer donation database.

CompuMentor's Software Program
CompuMentor provides high quality software to schools and nonprofits nationwide at significantly reduced cost.

In-kind Donations

Gifts In Kind International
Provides quality in-kind donations of products and services to nonprofits around the world, including hardware and software.

Compaq Contributions Program
Nonprofits can apply for in-kind and cash grants for technology through this Compaq program.

Conservation Technology Support Program
Awards hardware and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to conservation organizations.

Environmental Support Center
Subsidizes training and donates hardware and software to environmental organizations. See also their Lotus Software Donation Program for software donations.

Hewlett-Packard
HP donates equipment to nonprofits and educational institutions in various issue areas including arts and culture, civic and environment, and health and human services.

WebLab
With support from the Ford Foundation and PBS, Weblad follows a book-publishing approach rather than direct grantmaking to fund technology (specifically Web site building).

Hard Cash

AOL Time Warner Foundation
AOL Time Warner Foundation provides grants to programs that address civic involvement, the digital divide, interactive education and rural telecommunications.

Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation
This awards program seeks to fund projects that exemplify innovation.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Funding from this foundation is geared towards helping community organizations and libraries increase their access to and use of communications technologies.

IBM Philanthropy
IBM makes funding and expertise available primarily for K-12 education initiatives.

Markle Foundation
Promotes lifelong learning and informed citizenry through innovative uses of media and communications technology.

Microsoft
Microsoft provides funding in support of higher education, youth programs, nonprofit technology solutions, public libraries and the creative community to create greater access to information technology in disadvantaged communities worldwide.

Progressive Technology Project
Awards grants to support the efforts of nonprofits using technology to achieve their goals.

RealNetworks Foundation
Funds programs that make innovative use of the Internet to promote free speech, enable technology access for underserved communities, or enhance the quality of life in specific geographic regions.

Technology Opportunities Program (TOP)
Formerly known as TIIAP, TOP is a grantmaking arm of the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Their annual grant round tends to accept applications in the early part of the calendar year.

U.S. Department of Education's Community Technology Centers
Promotes programs that demonstrate the educational value of technology in urban, rural and economically distressed communities.

U.S. Department of Education's Technology Innovation Challenge Grants
A very competitive grant program (it makes only about 20 grants each round) to support teacher preparation and professional development efforts that integrate educational technology into curriculum.

Verizon Foundation
Provides grants as well as in-kind donations, volunteers, Internet training and Web hosting services to qualified nonprofits.