What is Cognizant Foundation?
- Cognizant Foundation was established to spearhead CSR initiatives in Cognizant and is based in Chennai
- Cognizant Foundation is an expression of the deep sense of commitment to the society on the part of the management and associates of Cognizant
- Cognizant Foundation objective is to be a model social organization that enables and facilitates the underprivileged sections of the Indian society to access quality Education, Healthcare and Livelihood opportunities
What is the organization structure of Cognizant Foundation?
- Board of Directors
- Cognizant Foundation Secretariat
- Core Committees in Cognizant locations, other than Chennai, serving as the local representatives of Cognizant Foundation in their locations
What are the focus areas of Cognizant Foundation’s activities?
- To work towards fulfilling the Education, Healthcare and Livelihood needs of the backward sections of the society
- To provide support to institutions for improving the quality of education, healthcare and livelihood
- To design and implement programs aimed at quality improvements in education, livelihood and improving access to healthcare
- To partner with NGOs, Educational institutions, Healthcare institutions, Livelihood institutions and Government and other corporates for achieving the vision
What is the process followed by Cognizant Foundation for deciding on its grants?
- Intrinsic merit of the proposal and its adherence to Cognizant Foundation Charter and the credibility of the organization/institution seeking the grant will be the key criteria for consideration
- Review of the project proposal and due diligence of the organization seeking the grant - by Cognizant Foundation Secretariat directly and through local core committees as appropriate
- Recommended/shortlisted proposals put up to Cognizant Foundation Board of Directors for their final decision
- Cognizant Foundation grants are designed to provide/enhance infrastructure facilities including equipment, training aids etc., in the areas of Education, Healthcare and Livelihood. Cognizant Foundation does not entertain requests for providing financial support for administrative / establishment / maintenance expenses
Whom to approach for support to your organization?
Please contact Cognizant Foundation office in Chennai at the following address:-
Cognizant Foundation,6th Floor, "Menon Eternity",
No. 165/110, St. Mary's Road,
Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018.
Ph - 044-43675456 / 044-43675457 / 044-43675000
Email:- cognizantfoundation@cognizant.com