Zendesk Relate CX Awards

Overview

Zendesk’s Tech for Good Impact Awards are a grant-and-software support program that recognizes nonprofit organizations using Zendesk products to expand impact for vulnerable or disadvantaged communities. The 2026 cycle is run by Zendesk Foundation/Tech for Good and is designed to help organizations build capacity in areas like community support, disaster resilience, and career pathways in technology. Companies and nonprofits pursue it for access to Zendesk software, funding, and pro bono help, with credibility signaled by the official Zendesk Foundation program page and a published application window.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nonprofit organizations or charitable projects seeking to use Zendesk software to help recipient communities
• Organizations and initiatives that fit Zendesk Foundation priority areas such as cultivating community, disaster resilience, or career pathways in technology
• Applicants should show how Zendesk products and financial support will help them reach more people and increase impact among vulnerable or disadvantaged communities
• Organizations must demonstrate some ability to adopt new technology