Cisco is committing $225 million in cash, in-kind, and planned-giving to support both the global and local response to COVID-19. As part of its commitment, Cisco is allocating $8 million in cash and $210 million in product to the global coronavirus response. It is focusing these resources on supporting healthcare and education, government response and critical technology. Part of this will go to the United Nations Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, supporting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) worldwide efforts to help prevent, detect, and manage the spread of COVID-19.
Through Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program, Cisco is providing funding for heads of state, government agencies, and businesses to rapidly deploy COVID-19-related technology solutions. It is also empowering those on the front lines with access to Cisco's critical technologies with its free Webex and Security offers.
Cisco Foundation has launched a campaign allocating up to $5 million in grants and matching funds to support nonprofits.