how can i apply for azure grants for nonprofit

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how can i apply for azure grants for nonprofit

Maame Frimpong 0

I also wanted to inquire about Microsoft Azure grants for nonprofit organizations. i'm interested in utilizing cloud technology to support our operations, volunteer management, donor engagement, and program impact tracking.

Could you please provide guidance on how eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for Azure grants and access nonprofit Azure benefits?

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Answer 1

Hii @AARTI

Thank you for reaching us regarding the issue.

Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for Azure grants through the Microsoft for Nonprofits program, which provides an Azure Sponsorship grant (currently $2,000 USD in annual Azure credits) to help nonprofits build and run cloud-based solutions.

How to apply for Azure nonprofit grants

Validate nonprofit eligibility First, your organization must be approved under the Microsoft for Nonprofits program. Eligible organizations include recognized nonprofits/NGOs, public libraries, and certain public health organizations with a community-focused mission.

Register and get approved

Sign in to the Nonprofit Hub with a Microsoft account
Submit organization details for validation
Once approved, your organization can access nonprofit offers and grants

Claim the Azure Sponsorship grant After approval:

Go to the Offers section in the Nonprofit Hub
Locate the Azure $2,000 Sponsorship offer
Select Activate to start the setup process

Activate and configure Azure credits During activation:

Accept Azure Sponsorship terms
Choose or create a billing profile
Set up your Azure subscription

Important:

The Azure grant must be activated within 90 days of issuance, otherwise it may expire.
Only the designated primary contact can activate the grant.

After activation

The grant provides $2,000 USD per year in Azure credits
It supports a wide range of Azure services (compute, storage, AI, analytics, etc.)
The grant must be renewed annually to continue receiving benefits

Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/nonprofit/microsoft-for-nonprofits/claim-activate-nonprofit-azure-grant
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/nonprofit/microsoft-for-nonprofits/

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Answer 2

Step 1: Register with Microsoft for Nonprofits

Go to nonprofit.microsoft.com and register your organization. Your nonprofit must be verified first before accessing any grants or discounts.

Step 2: Apply for Azure Nonprofit Credits

Once approved, eligible nonprofits receive:

$3,500/year in free Azure credits (for qualifying nonprofits)

Up to $20,000/year for eligible charity organizations

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a recognized nonprofit/NGO

Cannot be a government, political, or academic organization

Must agree to Microsoft's nonprofit terms

Step 3: Access the Azure Nonprofit Portal

Visit: azure.microsoft.com/en-us/nonprofits

Sign in with your verified nonprofit Microsoft account

Answer 3

Eligible nonprofits apply for and access Azure grants through the Microsoft for Nonprofits program and the Nonprofit Hub.

Steps to apply and access the Azure $2,000 grant:

Confirm nonprofit eligibility
- Go to the Nonprofit Hub: https://nonprofit.microsoft.com/
- Run the eligibility pre-check and submit the required organizational documentation.
- A validation partner reviews the information; this can take up to 3 business days.
- After approval, nonprofit offers (including Azure) appear in the Nonprofit Hub.
Locate the Azure grant offer
- Sign in to the Nonprofit Hub with the validated Microsoft account.
- Go to the Offers tab.
- Look for Azure $2,000 Sponsorship (the annual Azure grant for nonprofits).
Activate the Azure Sponsorship grant
- Select Activate next to the Azure $2,000 Sponsorship offer.
- Complete the guided setup:
  - Accept the Azure Sponsorship terms.
  - Choose whether to use an existing billing profile or create a new one.
  - Set up the Azure subscription environment where workloads (websites, donor/volunteer apps, analytics, etc.) will run.
- The grant must be activated within 90 days of issuance or it may expire.
- After activation, the $2,000 credit is shared across all subscriptions under the chosen billing profile and applies to eligible first-party Azure services.
Understand grant usage and renewal
- The Azure credit is active for one year and must be renewed annually.
- Credits do not roll over; unused amounts expire at the end of the grant year.
- A valid credit card may be required during setup, but charges are avoided by staying within the $2,000 limit.
- Renewal notifications and usage alerts (for example, M365 Utilization Grant Requirements or subscription expiring messages) are sent by email; respond to renewal emails before the expiration date to keep benefits.
Manage and protect the grant
- Use Azure Monitor or Cost Management to set usage alerts and avoid unexpected consumption beyond the grant.
- Enable Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication for admins and configure Azure Service Health alerts.
- Keep nonprofit profile and contact information current in the Nonprofit Hub so grant and renewal notifications reach the correct contacts.
If issues occur
- If the grant was activated under the wrong billing profile, use the documented process to create a product transfer request so the sponsorship is applied correctly.
- For unresolved issues or questions about eligibility, activation, or billing, submit a support request via the Nonprofit Hub Contact Us form.

These steps provide the path for nonprofits to obtain and use Azure credits to support workloads such as websites, volunteer management solutions, donor engagement systems, and program impact tracking.

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