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How to get started with Microsoft technology grants and discounts for nonprofits

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Kim_Brooks_MSP
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Jan 23, 2024

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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 we offer grants and discounts for our products and services to eligible nonprofits around the world, including solutions like Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, as well as solutions custom-built for nonprofits like Fundraising and Engagement for Dynamics 365 Sales. Get started with free technology grants and discounts today.

 

What are the most popular nonprofit grants and discounts?

  • Improve cybersecurity, reduce costs, and empower staff and volunteers to work from anywhere with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams. Free for up to 10 users and discounted pricing of $5.50 (USD) per user/month for additional users.
  • Move to the cloud with the Azure grant for nonprofits. Leverage $2,000 (USD) Azure services credits per year and access the complete portfolio of Azure products and cloud services.
  • Easily develop mobile and web apps to support your mission—even if you have no technical or development experience. Power Apps is now free for up to 10 users with discounted pricing of $2.50 per user/month for additional users.

 

What are the eligibility criteria for Microsoft nonprofit grants and discounts?

Review the eligibility criteria for guidelines: Nonprofits Grants & Credits Eligibility | Microsoft Nonprofits

 

Where to get started

The application process is simple and the form only takes 10 minutes. Follow these steps:

 

Get peer support along the way

In addition to grants and discounts, Microsoft is committed to being a partner and ally in your social impact journey. Nonprofits of all sizes and stages of application are invited to participate in the Nonprofit Community to connect with Microsoft experts, partners, and fellow nonprofits, where you’ll receive peer support, learning resources, mentoring, and funding opportunities. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Nonprofit Community for any questions, feedback, or support that you may need along the way. 

 

 

 

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  • richardsizemore's avatar
    richardsizemore
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 23, 2024

    Quick question once you receive the grant where do you go to use it and what are you able to use it on? there are scant instructions on what to do after we've received the funds. A little more direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you I'm sure I'm just overlooking something. Also a point of contact would be great as well. I am working as the IT manager for a small not-for-profit. We have been reluctant to use the grant because were uncertain what will be billed for.  Is there a way to check the balance of the grant as you use it so that you don't end up exceeding your plan for expenditures. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. email address removed for privacy reasons

  • richardsizemore's avatar
    richardsizemore
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 23, 2024

    I don't see any way to contact them through this page. I know that that says it's the contact us page but there is no form to fill out there's no email address there's no phone number how am I supposed to contact them??  I tried there before I did a Google search and found this blog posting that's why I went looking for this other information.??   I did not find the resources provided very helpful. I do understand that I'm talking to somebody from a different team but I'm still looking for help and I'm not receiving any not from resources provided.... Mystified as to what I'm supposed to do. Any additional information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.  also of note this comment system did not notify me that there was a response to my post. Which is what I suspected would happen which is why I tried to leave my email address. It just so happened that I left this page up and hit refresh after being away from my computer or I would've not seen your response. Possibly ever. thank you agan for trying to help.

     

     

     

  • MeenahKhosraw's avatar
    MeenahKhosraw
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    Jan 25, 2024

    @richardsizemore, 

     

    If you type the topic you need help with in the "How can we help?" box like "grants" for example, and then click the "Get Help" button, it will open a form that you can fill out so you can be directed to the appropriate team for assistance. (See screenshot below.)

     

     

    Try that and let me know if you still have any difficulty getting help.

     

    Thanks, 

     

    -Meenah

    Nonprofit Community Manager