Deadline: 18 Nov 2023
HCLTech has launched the Climate Action Grant in Americas to provide grants to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) combating climate change and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity across the Americas.
The HCLTech Grant program has been supporting India-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the last eight years and is now being launched in the Americas to empower NGOs and further scale their grassroots innovation in climate action.
HCLTech will host a series of regional virtual roundtables to raise awareness of the program among NGOs and guide them through the application process. HCLTech has built a reliable approach and a strategic alliance with a leading global consulting company for screening and shortlisting grantees. This collaboration guarantees a framework for impartial and detailed technical advisory that encompasses every step of the selection process, from meticulous applicant screening through selection committee nominations to the final designation of grantees.
HCLTech has a sharp focus on sustainability. The company is committed to becoming net zero by 2040 and reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. Since the baseline year of FY20, the company has reduced per capita scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22%. It is the first India-headquartered IT services company to join the Water Resilience Coalition and endorse the CEO Water Mandate. Several global agencies, including MSCI, S&P and Sustainalytics have recognized its sustainability achievements.
Project Scope
- They are accepting proposals for one-year climate action-focused projects that contribute to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The proposal’s approach to climate action is inclusive of, but not limited to, indicative focus areas such as wildlife and biodiversity conservation; land and ocean action; clean energy; climate advocacy; campaigns; and climate risk reduction. The proposed project can encompass approaches to climate action through adaptation, mitigation and resilience, amongst others.
Funding Information
- HCLTech has committed $5 million over five years for the program. Every year, three NGOs with innovative and sustainable projects will be selected through a rigorous screening process to receive grants totaling $1 million. One NGO will receive $500,000, while two others will receive $250,000 each.
Prerequisites
- The organization’s bylaws should expressly permit engagement in purpose-driven projects and, where relevant, climate action initiatives, in accordance with the legal regulations of the country of registration.
- The proposed project must be designed for direct implementation by the applicant organization. Sub-granting of HCLTech funds is not allowed.
- The grant amount must not be used solely for infrastructure development/purchase of fixed assets like land, buildings, and vehicles, among others. Further, proposed infrastructure development costs must be spent in line with project objectives and activities defined.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible NGOs from the following 10 countries are invited to apply for this edition of the grant: the US, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, Panama, Peru, Argentina, and Columbia.
- The applicant organization, including its governing body members, must not have any pending litigations.
- The applicant organization must not be blacklisted by any government agency, department, ministry, donor or international agency.
- The organization must not have faced cancellation of its license, registration or membership from the country-specific regulatory or statutory body.
- The applicant organization or its board members or employees must not have any political or religious affiliations.
For more information, visit HCLTech.