Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants support organizations delivering first responder programs and technology and engineering education to build safer communities and expand opportunity for under-resourced populations.
This grant was recently updated
The 2027 cycle sets an inquiry deadline of January 21, 2027, and moves the full-application deadline from April 20, 2026, to April 22, 2027. An eligibility quiz is now required before accessing the inquiry form; funding-use rules, administrative-fee caps and evaluation requirements also changed.
Funder: Motorola Solutions
Due Dates: January 21, 2027 (Inquiry form) | April 22, 2027 (Invited full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 USD per request; returning grant recipients may request more; no multi-year grants
Summary: Supports first responder programming and technology and engineering education that build safer communities and expand opportunities for under-resourced populations.
Key Information: All applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and inquiry form before being considered for an invitation to apply.
Description
The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the company’s charitable and philanthropic arm, supports organizations worldwide through an annual grant program focused on first responder programming, technology and engineering education, and programs blending both areas. Its goal is to create safer cities and thriving communities, with priority given to under-resourced populations and programs demonstrating measurable outcomes.
First responder support includes leadership development, public safety career preparation, mental wellness and stress management, assistance for families of fallen responders, and safety and disaster preparedness training. Education support includes hands-on computer science, robotics, coding, AI and cybersecurity, alongside teacher training, vocational skills, scholarships, certifications and workforce placement in engineering, information technology and data science. Education priorities include students ages 8–18, college and university students, and young adults.
