HCLFoundation Invites Applications for Edition XII of HCLTech Grant, Announces ₹24 Crore Support for NGOs

Noida, June 19, 2026: HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility initiatives of HCLTech in India, has announced the launch of Edition XII of the HCLTech Grant, inviting applications from non-profit organisations working in the areas of water, biodiversity, health and education.

Under the latest edition, the Foundation will provide a total grant of ₹24 crore to support community-led and sustainable rural development projects across India. The initiative aims to provide a platform for NGOs to scale innovative solutions and strengthen their impact in underserved communities.

According to HCLFoundation, four NGOs—one from each thematic category—will receive grants of ₹5 crore each, while eight additional NGOs will be awarded ₹50 lakh each to implement their proposed projects. Applications can be submitted through the HCLFoundation website until June 30, 2026.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCLFoundation, said, “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.”

Since its inception, the HCLTech Grant has supported a range of projects focused on sustainable development. According to the Foundation, grant-supported initiatives have impacted more than 2.3 million people across 61,000 villages, contributed to the plantation of over 300,000 saplings, rejuvenated more than 68,300 hectares of land, and helped reduce over 67,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

To date, HCLFoundation has committed more than ₹203 crore through the HCLTech Grant programme.

The Foundation also highlighted the outcomes of Edition XI, under which 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 grants of ₹5 crore each. The supported projects focus on water harvesting, biodiversity conservation, healthcare access and education-led gender empowerment.

In addition, HCLFoundation announced the HCLTech Grant Edition XII Pan India Symposiums 2026, which will be held in Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Nagpur and Delhi. The symposiums aim to bring together NGOs, policymakers, government representatives, corporates and development experts to discuss the role of CSR in advancing sustainable development and nation-building.

HCLFoundation stated that its programmes have positively impacted more than 8.4 million lives across India through initiatives focused on education, health, livelihoods, sports, environment and disaster response.