Microsoft provides grants and discounts for eligible nonprofit organizations, including cloud services like Microsoft 365, Office 365, Azure and Dynamics 365, Surface hardware, and on-premises software. Local Microsoft offices also regularly hold training events to help nonprofits better use technology and learn how technology can deepen the impact of their organizations. Please note that not every program may be available in every country.

First, review our eligibility guidelines and then get started by applying for a product grant or discount.

Yes. A nonprofit that has become eligible for Microsoft 365 Nonprofit offers can purchase both commercial and nonprofit offers going forward.

Microsoft encourages you to work with a partner in your country whose mission is to serve other nonprofits in building organization and technology capacity, such as nonprofit partners TechSoup and Tech Impact.

Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations must:

• Hold recognized legal charitable status as defined in their countries

• Operate on a not-for-profit basis

• 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.

Please visit the eligibility page for more details.

We strive to make eligibility determinations as quickly as possible, and the process can take up to 20 business days. This timeframe can vary depending on nonprofit responsiveness to requests for additional documentation and country requirements.

Nonprofit donations are permitted only for paid nonprofit employees, and unpaid executive staff who act as leadership for the nonprofit. Nonprofit discounts are permitted for all nonprofit staff and volunteers. Nonprofit beneficiaries, members and donors are NOT eligible for nonprofit licenses and subscriptions. Please visit the eligibility page for more details.