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Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits (Business Basic grant and Business Premium discount)

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Summary

Eligible nonprofits (501(c)(3)-equivalent), public libraries and museums get Microsoft 365 Business Basic free for up to 300 users and Business Premium at 75% off ($5.50/user/month). In-kind licences and discounts, not cash.

About this grant

Microsoft gives eligible nonprofits Microsoft 365 Business Basic free for up to 300 users and sells Microsoft 365 Business Premium at a 75% nonprofit discount ($5.50 per user per month, paid yearly). Organizations register on Microsoft's nonprofit portal and confirm eligibility to unlock these and other nonprofit offers. Business Premium is a discounted purchase, not a free grant.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits
  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

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

Nonprofit or non-governmental organization with recognized legal status in its country (equal to 501(c)(3) status in the US), a public library, or a public museum

Certain US healthcare organizations also qualify (independent Critical Access and Rural Emergency Hospitals, FQHCs and look-alikes, nonprofit Rural Health Clinics, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities)

Must operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a mission to benefit the local community

Not eligible: government agencies, schools, colleges and universities, financial institutions, professional and trade associations, political, labor and fraternal organizations, and individuals

The person registering must be an employee or strategic volunteer of the nonprofit, not a third-party IT provider

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • In kind
  • Software
  • Nonprofit capacity
  • Technology

Money can be used for

  • Software
  • Operating support

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