Microsoft Philanthropies

Overview: The computer giant awards cash grants to nonprofit organizations through an invitation-only application process. Their YouthSpark program focuses on digital skills and computer science education for children and teens around the world, and the Airband Initiative works to bring Internet and cloud services to underserved global communities. The company also invests in nonprofits that directly serve their home community in Washington State. Funding Area: Technology, STEM, Education, Global Relief. For women and girls, Microsoft Philanthropies provides this page with articles and information related to encouraging gender equality in STEM. Microsoft also has works with nonprofit partners, including Hong Kong Young Women Christian Association, to fund educational work. Contact: Online contact portal Accepting Queries? No, invitation-only. https://twitter.com/microsoft