Western Digital’s Global Community Grants Programme for NGOs

Western Digital is currently seeking applications for grants to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and public schools that improve education, support hunger relief, as well as programs protecting the environment and their communities.

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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 their society are of vital interest to Western Digital.

Focus Areas

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STEM Education
Hunger Relief
Environmental Preservation
The program offers the opportunity for qualifying organizations to apply for funding via a competitive application process. Priority consideration is given to those organizations that offer programs/services in proximity to Western Digital offices and facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

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WDC requires that non-profit organizations and schools seeking support meet specific criteria to be considered:

Be a tax-exempt non-profit organization or public school in good standing with the IRS or global equivalent
Show program capability, sound fiscal policies, responsible management, and evidence of long-range planning and effective use of volunteers
Have a competent, active board of directors or similar governing body providing sound policies and guidance to the organization and its members
Produce a budget, financial statements and a plan for funding beyond the period covered by the proposed contribution
Show a method of evaluating the results of the proposed project.
Applicants must be able to exhibit tax-exempt status equivalent to U.S. IRS 501c3 status.
In addition, they require:
The charity is not being recommended by a foreign official
The charity is not owned/operated by a foreign official or close relative
There are no deals that are contingent (either in fact or in appearance) upon the granting of the charitable aid
Normal due diligence has been conducted to verify that the charity is legitimate and reputable, and financially stable
The charity’s mission is consistent with the philanthropic priorities of the Western Digital Corporation (Education, Hunger Relief, Environmental Issues)
Eligible Countries

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They are currently consider grant requests from the following countries outside of the U.S.:

China
India
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
For more information, visit https://www.westerndigital.com/company/corporate-philanthropy/community-grants-program