Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal

Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Microsoft Corporation
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: June 22, 2025

Summary

Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal aims to empower nonprofits globally by providing access to technology and resources. Eligible organizations, including nonprofits and public libraries, can register to receive grants and discounts on Microsoft products, such as Azure and Dynamics 365. This initiative not only enhances operational efficiency but also fosters collaboration and security within the nonprofit sector, ensuring they can effectively achieve their missions for community benefit.

Overview

NOTE: The person completing the nonprofit registration must be an employee or strategic volunteer of the nonprofit.To access Microsoft's nonprofit offers, please register and confirm your organization's eligibility. Microsoft will evaluate your potential eligibility. Registration review may take up to 7 days. You will receive an email notifying you if your registration has been approved.Once your registration is approved, you can access the Nonprofit Hub to take advantage of customized offerings to ensure collaboration, productivity, and security of your organization. Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. That’s why Microsoft offers grants and discounts for our products and services to eligible nonprofits around the world, including products like Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, as well as solutions custom-built for nonprofits like Fundraising and Engagement for Dynamics 365 Sales.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations must be a:Nonprofit or non-governmental organization with recognized legal status in their respective country (equal to 501(c)(3) status under the United States Internal Revenue Code); Public library that provides general library services without charge to all residents of a given community, district or region; or Public museum, including public or private institutions, open to the public, that conserve and exhibit tangible objects for purposes of cultural preservation, education, or aesthetic enjoyment.Any organization that does not meet the criteria outlined above for eligible nonprofit missions is ineligible for Microsoft nonprofit programs.Organizations must:Hold recognized, legal charitable status as defined in their countries, or be a Public Library or Public Museum; Have a mission to benefit the broader community; Attest to Microsoft's anti-discrimination policy; Only assign licenses to eligible staff; Only use the licenses for their organization and not license partner, affiliate, or sister organizations.In addition to the organization criteria, eligible organizations must also operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a mission to benefit the local community that could include but is not limited to - providing relief to the poor; advancing education; improving social welfare; preserving culture; preserving or restoring the environment; promoting human rights; establishment of civil society.Nonprofit discounts and grants are permitted for specific employees and volunteers.Depending on the employee status and role in the nonprofit there is a difference between available offers:Grants:Granted licenses are only permitted for paid employees and unpaid executive staff if all organization eligibility is met. User amount limits do apply and vary by availability of country of usage. Additionally, organizations are expected to regularly remove unused granted licenses from their subscription. Adherence to policy guidance is encouraged and tenant may be subject to audit by Microsoft. Discounts:Discounted licenses are permitted for all staff, including volunteers and temporary staff of the organization. Eligible nonprofits may access discounted pricing on commercial cloud offers, and some on-premise offers. Discounts vary by product, and/or quantity.To maximize the number of nonprofit organizations we can serve through our grants, Microsoft Philanthropies requires nonprofits to manage within 85% active usage of all granted Assigned Licenses. We actively review utilization of granted software and nonprofits that fail to manage within this 85% utilization requirement run the risk of disqualifying for any future grants from Microsoft.In additional to the previous criteria, Microsoft values and respects individual and cultural differences and is committed to providing an inclusive environment that is welcoming and free from discrimination.

Ineligibility

If you are a third-party IT provider or other entity working for a nonprofit, you may not complete registration on its behalf.Examples of ineligible organizations include, but are not limited to:Nonprofit organizations that have not obtained recognized legal status in their respective country; Governmental organizations or agencies, including international governmental organizations, and United Nations Entities; Schools, colleges and universities including formal educational institutions, nonprofit schools, and academic museums; Healthcare organizations including, but not limited to, hospitals, healthcare networks, health plans, and ambulatory/outpatient healthcare organizations; Public Utilities, including public transportation, telecommunications, and utilities; Financial institutions, including banks, insurance providers, and pension and retirement funds; Professional, commerce and trade associations; Professional and semi-professional sports organizations, including governing bodies, Olympics, and national or international tournaments; Political, labor, and fraternal organizations; Refurbishers that will be installing the software on refurbished computers to be distributed or donated to nonprofits or schools. Please email oemmar@microsoft.com for more information about the Registered Refurbisher Program; Individuals.Nonprofit beneficiaries, donors, and members (such as members of a church, club, or sports team) are not eligible for nonprofit offers.Organizations cannot share, transfer, rent, or resell nonprofit licenses or subscriptions with/to other organizations or individuals even if they are part of the same group. If the group has both nonprofit and for-profit organizations in its legal structure, nonprofit offers are only permitted for the eligible nonprofit organizations. Additionally, groups with centrally managed information technology (IT) systems are only eligible for one grant account.