At Qualcomm, we're not only committed to being good corporate citizens, but also good neighbors in the communities we call home. We contribute collectively as a corporation, and we participate in ways that touch people's lives on a personal level.
Areas of Focus:
- Education - Qualcomm is committed to improving science, technology, engineering and math education for students during their primary, secondary, and higher education years, and to expanding educational opportunities for under-represented students.
- Health - Qualcomm supports initiatives that result in clean, safe, healthy places to live and work. They strive to better the livelihood of undeserved populations by providing basic human needs, with a focus on enhancing the welfare of children.
- Culture - Through Qualcomm's support of arts education and outreach programs, the company helps young people develop innovative minds, and expands cultural enrichment opportunities to in-need populations.
Exclusions:
- U.S.- based organizations without Internal Revenue Service 501 (c) (3) status
- Individuals
- Sporting events without a charitable beneficiary
- Sectarian or denominational religious groups
- Faith-based schools unless the school accepts students from all religious and non-religious backgrounds and the students are not required to adhere to or convert to any religious doctrine.
- Faith-based organizations unless the programs are broadly promoted and the program's beneficiaries are not encouraged or required to learn about, adhere, or convert to any religious doctrine.
- Organizations that advocate, support, or practice activities inconsistent with Qualcomm's non-discrimination policies, whether based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, or other basis protected by law.
- Primary and secondary schools. Note, these entities may be eligible for employee matching grants as long as they are not deemed ineligible by other exclusions and restrictions.
- Political contributions
Deadline
Qualcomm accepts funding requests year-round and reviews each organizations once per calendar year. The corporate giving committee reviews requests bi-monthly. Organizations may submit a letter or inquiry to Qualcomm once per calendar year. The website has a table that details when requests will be reviewed based on when they are received.
Type of Funding
Qualcomm will typically NOT fund:
- Capital campaigns
- Fundraising events
- Salaries/staff
- Professional development
- Primary and secondary schools
Minimum Grant
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Past Recipients
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Application Process:
- Review the giving areas, funding guidelines, and FAQs to ensure that your program fits the criteria outlined for funding.
- Complete the Letter of Inquiry Form. Qualcomm Corporate Giving will respond to you within ten business days.
- Qualcomm with email the proposal form if your organizations has been invited to submit a funding request.
- If you receive a grant from Qualcomm, you will need to complete and return a tax receipt within 3 months of receiving our donation.
- If you receive a grant from Qualcomm in the amount of $10,000 or larger, you will need to complete the Evaluation Form within 12 months of the award date.
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