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GitLab for Nonprofits

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Summary

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits get a free one-year GitLab Ultimate licence for up to 20 seats, renewable yearly while the annual donation pool lasts. In-kind software, not cash.

About this grant

GitLab gives registered nonprofits a free GitLab Ultimate licence (SaaS or self-managed) for one year for up to 20 seats, renewable annually. The program runs first come, first served each year and closes once GitLab reaches its donation limit; applicants are vetted through Goodstack.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Registered 501(c)(3) (or jurisdictional equivalent) nonprofit organization in good standing that aligns with GitLab's values

Organizations without government registration do not qualify, even with a social mission

GitLab generally avoids partnering with political or religious-oriented nonprofits

More than 20 seats: email nonprofits@gitlab.com instead of applying (case by case)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • In kind
  • Software
  • Nonprofit capacity
  • Technology

Money can be used for

  • Software

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