Apply for Up to $75,000 in Grants to Solve Your Community’s Challenges

In 2024, nonprofit organizations have the opportunity to secure up to $75,000 in funding through the Resilient Futures Technology Grant Program by DroneDeploy.org. This grant initiative is committed to fostering radical inclusion and driving urgent solutions that enhance outcomes for underresourced populations. By prioritizing advocacy, safety, and efficiency, the program envisions a future where all communities are equipped with the necessary resources to build resilience.

Grant Overview:

• Grant Program: Resilient Futures Technology Grant by DroneDeploy.org
• Grant Amount: $10,000 - $20,000 (Unrestricted Funding)
• Additional Support: Up to 5 DroneDeploy product licenses and support
• Target Audience: Nonprofit organizations, both established and emerging

Purpose:

The Resilient Futures Technology Grant aims to support organizations exploring innovative and novel approaches that improve the built and natural environment. The program emphasizes the use of reality capture technology as a core component of these solutions.

Funding Process:

DroneDeploy.org is committed to establishing extraordinary partnerships through the grant application process. Recipients will receive unrestricted funding, product donations, training, and thought leadership support to help them maximize the impact of their work.

Examples of Fundable Work:

• Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: Enhancing emergency response efforts.
• Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Developing strategies to cope with climate change.
• Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: Improving agricultural practices and food access.
• Environmental Pollution Monitoring: Addressing and mitigating environmental pollutants.
• Indigenous Land Rights and Safety: Supporting land protection and community safety initiatives.
• Additional Innovative Solutions: Projects not listed but aligned with the program’s goals.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible organizations include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities and private foundations, or their international equivalents. Both large, established organizations and emerging nonprofits are encouraged to apply if they meet these criteria.

Application Evaluation:

1. Impact on Community Challenges: The program must address a clearly defined community challenge and provide tangible, quantifiable outcomes.
2. Focus on Vulnerable Communities: The project should benefit communities facing inequities related to environmental conditions or resource distribution.
3. Integration of Reality Capture Technology: Organizations must utilize DroneDeploy technology and may use unrestricted funds for tools like drones and cameras to aid in data capture.

Reporting Requirements:

Grantees are expected to meet quarterly with DroneDeploy during the 12-month grant period, utilize the full grant within the year, and provide a brief report on the project’s outcomes. Additionally, grantees will be asked to submit a short video update near the end of the year to showcase how the grant was used.

Apply Now: Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Visit the Resilient Futures Technology Grant Program for more information and to apply.