Started in 2015, the HCLTech Grant is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment by HCLTech, through HCLFoundation in India, to strengthen and empower NGOs, engage with them, as well as recognize them for their path-breaking work. Till Edition X, the HCLTech Grant awarded the winning NGOs in each of the categories of Environment, Health and Education, a grant of ₹ 5 Crore (~US$0.65 Million) for a 4 years’ project. The 2 other runner ups in each category receive a grant of ₹ 25 lakhs (~US$0.03 Million) for a year-long project which is mutually agreed with HCLTech Grant after the final Jury meet.

With the launch of Edition XI, HCLTech Grant will now recognize impactful work in four crucial categories:  Water, Biodiversity, Health, and Education. The winning NGO in each of these categories will receive a grant of ₹ 5(~US$0.65 Million) Crore each for a comprehensive four-year project.

The Grant is designed to support breakthrough award-winning projects of NGOs, that have a proven track record of evident impact, high credibility and distinct ability to deliver. NGOs that reach out to marginalized, isolated, underserved and underdeveloped rural communities in India, and work jointly to achieve sustainable socio-economic development.