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Building an inclusive, sustainable future

Mission

We invest in people, ideas and organizations to build a brighter future for all communities. 

Vision

We envision a world in which every person has the resources and opportunities needed to thrive. 

Purpose

To power human progress by providing opportunities for Kyndryl and its employees to create a purpose-driven company and support the communities it serves around the world.

Values

Our values inform the ways we engage with our partners and communities. We strive to be:

Inclusive

Embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do.

Empathetic

Serve with trust and transparency.

Innovative

Embrace new ideas to drive change.

Collaborative

Work together for shared success.

Bold

Be unafraid to tackle big challenges.

Kyndryl Foundation's focus for funding organizations will be aligned with our three impact areas.

Future-forward education

We support quality access to student-centered and technology-enabled education, ensuring all learners acquire the skills needed to promote sustainable development.

Climate action

We enable transition to an environmentally sustainable future through innovative technology and mitigating the impacts of climate change by strengthening resilience in the communities most affected.

Inclusive economy

We focus on investing in bold ideas that help to build a representative economy in which all individuals and communities can participate in and benefit from sustained economic and social prosperity.

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The Kyndryl Foundation year one impact summary

The Kyndryl Foundation 2025 Impact Summary reflects the early progress to advance cybersecurity skills and resilience through trust-based grants. Through grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across 7 countries, we have helped our grantees provide over 500,000 hours of learning and reach more than 49,000 individuals in the first year.
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Request for proposal (RFP)

2025 RFP details and application process 

RFP focus: 

  • Growing an inclusive cybersecurity workforce 
  • Growing an inclusive artificial intelligence workforce 
     

Application window: September 5 - October 15, 2025 

 

To support future-forward education and inclusive economy, our current initiatives focus on cybersecurity and AI training programs and initiatives. Nonprofit organizations can access the application on Submittable, the Kyndryl Foundation’s grants management system. 

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Multi-year grantees

Czechitas (Czech Republic) provides training programs for two tech career paths – Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst and Information Security Specialist. The nonprofit will train 100 women in cybersecurity, run cyber awareness initiatives for 50,000 women and educate government officials on cyber resiliency.

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Data Security Council of India (DSCI) will offer two programs. DSCI launched the CyberVaahini program with an inaugural Kyndryl Foundation grant to provide cybersecurity training to women in tier two and three cities and help them find job opportunities. They will train 100 women under the CyberVaahini program. The nonprofit will also use the fund to establish a state-of-the-art cybersecurity training center in Mumbai.

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Girl Security (US) will grow its Workforce Training Program – designed to prepare individuals from low-income communities for cybersecurity pathways. The nonprofit aims to create a pipeline of more than 1,000 prepared participants planning to enter the technology sector by 2026.

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NPO Sodateage Net (Japan) enables youth empowerment and economic independence through various employment support programs, awareness activities, career guidance sessions and family support. The nonprofit will provide a cybersecurity skilling program to nearly 1,500 young people and help them with internship and job placement.

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Single-year grantees

Fundación Cibervoluntarios (Spain) runs a one-year cybersecurity skilling course. The nonprofit will extend this course to 5,000 young people from underserved communities and depopulated areas.

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CLACK (Japan) will offer its “Be Pro Cybersecurity” course for 100 students from economically disadvantaged families in Tokyo and Osaka. The two-day skilling program trains students on the basics of cybersecurity and helps them expand their career choices.

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Generation: You Employed (UK) will organize train-and-place boot camps for 230 people facing barriers toward careers in IT and cybersecurity.

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Joint Economic and Development Initiative (JEDI) (Canada) aims to empower Indigenous communities through digital literacy and IT training, bridging the gap in rural, underrepresented communities. They will support approximately 50 Indigenous students from New Brunswick.

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Junior Achievement (JA) Americas (Brazil and Costa Rica) runs the “She is Digital” program focused on training and employability in the knowledge economy, specifically in cybersecurity. The nonprofit will deliver cybersecurity and career skills training to 400 women from Brazil and Costa Rica and support them in finding jobs.

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Justice Through Code (JTC) (US) runs “The Flagship,” a 10-month software engineering and professional development program for formerly incarcerated talent. The nonprofit will train 125 people under The Flagship program, developing AI skills and supporting them with job placement.

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Mamo Pracuj Foundation (Poland) organizes “The Cyber Women Leaders” program that enables women, including refugees and migrants, to return to the workforce after a career break. The nonprofit will support 40 women with cybersecurity training, career consultation, soft skills sessions and job search guidance.

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United Way Hungary offers a modular training program on cybersecurity – “The United for CyberSafe Youth” – for secondary school students and young adults, with a focus on underserved communities and people with visual disabilities. The nonprofit will train 345 people under this program and help them with career development.

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Our grantmaking principles

These principles guide Kyndryl Foundation’s grantmaking process

Balanced partnerships

We recognize the value of trust-based philanthropy principles and entering relationships with our grantees as collaborators. We seek to reduce burdens on grantees by streamlining processes and making grants that favor long term impact.  

Forward-thinking mindset

We will embrace innovation in our grantmaking process and support new models that promote positive social change.

Data-forward design

We understand that social change is not always easily measurable, but we will seek the benefit of science-based outcomes and creative approaches to measure the impact of our grants.  

Representative grantmaking

Our grantmaking will be deeply rooted in the communities we fund. We will seek feedback from our grantees and their communities to promote our Foundation's mission and to improve our grantmaking process.

Integrity and transparency

Our grantmaking process is guided by a commitment to integrity and appropriate transparency, including ensuring that our grantmaking criteria is publicly available.

Holistic engagement

We commit to looking for ways to support our grantees beyond funding, by leveraging our talent, resources, and relationships.

Kyndryl Foundation board and staff

Martin Schroeter

Kyndryl Foundation Chairman and Director

Una Pulizzi 

Kyndryl Foundation President and Board Member

Edward Sebold 

Kyndryl Foundation Board Member 

Maryjo Charbonnier

Kyndryl Foundation Board Member 

David Wyshner

Kyndryl Foundation Board Member

Glen Kutler

Kyndryl Foundation Secretary

Victor Grado

Kyndryl Foundation Treasurer 

Monoswita Saha

CSR and Kyndryl Foundation Advisor

Frequently asked questions

After following the link to the Kyndryl Foundation program page, please use the top right hand button to either Log in or Sign up for an account. Once you have created a profile you can then complete your eligibility check and begin your application (both items found in the left sidebar). 

Note: We strongly suggest surveying your organization to see if anyone already has created a profile within WizeHive. You can search for organization profiles within the tool when you create your profile, this will help avoid duplicates in our system. 

No, we only accept applications from nonprofit organizations, those with a 501c3 status or equivalent determination. 

Yes, once you have created a profile you will be able to save all your progress until the next time you log in. 

Yes, you can invite other staff into your application once you have created a profile. 

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Let’s talk about how we can build an inclusive, sustainable future together.

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Kyndryl Foundation aims to power human progress and positive change by supporting initiatives around future-forward education, climate action, and an inclusive economy.

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