What is the Software Grant?

Digital Lift is so excited to be re-launching our Software Grant!

Application opens December 15th, 2022!

What is the objective of the grant?

The objective of this grant is to assist nonprofits by removing the cost barrier of bringing new SaaS (software as a service) platforms to their nonprofit.We want to contribute to overall digital transformation beyondmonday.comlicenses. Digital Lift wants to give grants to those nonprofits who may not be able to afford the software without our assistance.

What is considered a SaaS product?

SaaS products are a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. Some examples of SaaS products can include, but are not limited to services such as; Slack, Calendly, DocuSign, ZenDesk, Dropbox, etc.

Can an organization submit more than one application per year?

Organizations are invited to apply as many times that they'd like. Organizations will only be eligible to receive one Software Grant per calendar year.

If my organization is not selected, can I apply again in the future?

Yes, an organization can apply again if a requested grant was previously denied. Please note, you must meet our eligibility criteria.

What/how much will be awarded? Is there a maximum amount to a grant offer?

At this time, up to $1,000 USD per nonprofit per year is to be used towards the requested/approved SaaS product.

Are there any restrictions on the use of the grant?

The grant should be used for SaaS technology and the specific purpose stated in the grant application. A receipt proof of purchase must be shared in order to receive full grant funds.

Who will evaluate the proposals, and when will I know the outcome of the review?

A committee of Digital Lift employees will evaluate the proposals and share results with the contact person listed on the application.

What are the application evaluation criteria?

The application is evaluated on multiple criteria including the organization’s proposed use case, impact this technology would have on the organization, clearly defined goals, and comprehensive proposal responding to the application questions.

What is the expected timeline?

• Grant opens: Dec. 15

• Grant closes: Jan. 31

• Grant winners announcement: Feb. 20

• Grant payment: up to 30 business days (from getting all the required documents + completing payment signup)

What documentation is required of me to provide?

Once you make the purchase, you must provide a donation receipt, as well as a receipt with the purchase of your SaaS subscription including the total amount of purchase, date of purchase, and proof that this account is from the nonprofit approved to receive the full grant amount.

Receipts must be in the name of the NGO and cannot be purchased by an individual’s form of payment. Funding is subject to the provision of this proof of purchase.

How many organizations will be awarded this grant?

Up to 100 organizations will receive this grant per current grant cycle.

When can I purchase the software?

Software must be purchased within the 2023 calendar year.

Can I submit the application in any language?

Please note that we are currently only able to review grant submissions in English.

Can I make amendments to the grant?

Once a grant has been submitted, we will not be able to change the details of the grant.

When can I purchase the software?

Software must be purchased in either 2022, or 2023.

What happens if I do not respond to my grant approval within the specified timeframe?

Please note that once approved, you will have 30 days to get back to us to complete the payment process. If we do not hear back from you within this timeframe, we willunfortunately need to cancel your application to support other nonprofits.Please note that Digital Lift is not obligated to holds funds for nonprofits, even after being approved to receive the grant.

How does the payment process work?

We currently have 2 options for payment:

1) Credit Card - we can donate the funds to your organization online using your donation page. This will require that you send us a link to your donation page.

2) Payments powered by Percent - we have partnered with Percent to create a more seamless payment experience. Simply follow the link sent to you in your approval email and enter your preferred payment method. Percent will then complete the payment to your organization through the details you have provided.

What if I have more questions?

Reach out by clicking on the Contact Us button at the top of the page (https://www.digital-lift.org)

Disclaimers

monday.commay determine an organization’s qualification to receive a grant at its sole discretion. We reserve the right to grant or deny an organization’s application, or not to provide any grant at all, at any time, for any reason, and to supplement or amend our eligibility guidelines at any time.

You can reference our eligibility criteria here:https://monday.com/nonprofits/eligibility