Accessible and sustainable future for communities around the world

The Equinix Foundation meaningfully expands our ability to advance digital inclusion—a must for our globally connected world—and aligns with our commitment to positively impact the communities we serve.

Adaire Fox-Martin

Chief Executive Officer and President, Equinix

Employee-driven community engagement

The Foundation harnesses the passion of Equinix employees locally and globally by engaging them in every area of the organization's mission and strategy.

We also aim to deepen engagement within the communities where Equinix operates through grant funding, employee volunteering and other community outreach activities.

Realizing our purpose through sustainable access

The Equinix Purpose is to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. That purpose extends to the work of the Foundation to ensure access to all the digital world has to offer, from connectivity and STEM education to digital literacy training and technical career development.

Providing support when it’s needed most

When unexpected situations require urgent response, we quickly assess the situation and provide direct funding, accelerated employee donation matching and volunteer assistance as needed.

Bridging the digital divide

We support organizations working to expand opportunity for digital access in the following areas.

Affordable connectivity

Connecting the communities we inhabit to the opportunities of a digital world.

Safe, responsible online communities

Making technology easy to adopt while ensuring safe and responsible use.

Digital literacy training

Developing digital skills and providing access to technology education.

Technical career development

Providing training and career opportunities to work in the technology industry.

Foundation Partners

We support nonprofit organizations, social enterprises and educational institutions working to advance digital inclusion in the communities where we live and operate. Here are a few of the organizations and initiatives we’re proud to support.

Awana Digital

Awana Digital builds tools with Indigenous communities to protect land, culture and human rights.

ComputerAid International

Bridges the digital divide by refurbishing tech and delivering IT access to underserved communities worldwide.

Fast Forward

Accelerator for tech nonprofits solving social issues that funds, mentors and scales startups using tech for good.

Fisk University

Fisk University is a historic HBCU in Nashville, empowering leaders through liberal arts, research and a legacy of social justice.

Generation

Generation trains unemployed youth for high-demand jobs, bridging the gap between education and employment with real-world skills and support.

Loudoun Education Foundation

LEF fuels innovation in Loudoun County schools by funding programs that support students, empower teachers and strengthen public education.

Skyline Community College

Skyline College empowers diverse learners with affordable degrees, transfer pathways and career training rooted in innovation.

StreetCode Academy

StreetCode Academy bridges the digital divide by equipping communities of color with tech skills, mindsets and access to thrive in today’s connected world.

UNICEF-Giga

Giga connects every school to the internet, unlocking access to education, opportunity and digital inclusion for every child worldwide.

World Pulse

World Pulse is a global digital network where women share stories, build solidarity, and lead change for gender equity and social justice.

The Equinix Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant applications currently. We rely on our network of partners to help us identify the organizations working in digital inclusion that we may want to support.

If you are a nonprofit or educational organization and would like to be considered for our matching program, please register in the Benevity Portal (note: eligibility requirements apply).

Creating an accessible and sustainable digital future for all