Nonprofit organizations play
an essential role in addressing
the world's biggest challenges.
Microsoft is dedicated to providing
affordable and accessible world
class cloud technology in support
of nonprofit charitable missions.
Organizations must meet the
eligibility criteria for nonprofit
grants and discount offers.
This video will cover the legal admission
requirements to become eligible
plus Microsoft's nondiscrimination policy.
We will also cover who in the
nonprofit organization can use the
granted and discounted technology,
plus answers to common questions
you may still have. By the end of
this video, you will be able to apply
for nonprofit offers from Microsoft.
Eligibility of your organization
is determined by the governing
rules in your country.
As a legal nonprofit,
you should have all the
information Microsoft requires to
document your charitable status.
You can review the eligibility
requirements for your country.
Using the document on this page,
find your country in the list on
the first two pages and select it to
jump to the details of your country.
Here we see the legal requirements
for charitable organizations in
the United States,
which are listed in the section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue code.
An organization's legal status is only
the first part of the eligibility criteria.
Nonprofits must also have a mission
to benefit the broader community that
could include, but is not limited to,
providing relief to the poor,
improving social welfare,
and promoting human rights
among others.
Some organizations with similar
missions may not be eligible because
they fall into specific categories like
governmental, education, healthcare,
or professional organizations.
A more detailed list of excluded
organization types can be found at
www.microsoft.com/nonprofits/eligibility.
Microsoft values and respects
individual and cultural differences
and is committed to providing an
inclusive environment that is welcoming
and free from discrimination.
Thus, organizations will need to
attest to following Microsoft's
policy of nondiscrimination.
The person registering for Microsoft
nonprofit grants and discounts must be
paid staff or a strategic volunteer and have
have global administrator access to
your existing Microsoft Cloud services.
If you are setting up Microsoft
cloud services for the first time,
the person registering will be
granted global administrator access.
Third-party partners or IT providers cannot
register on behalf of your organization.
Once you receive confirmation that your
organization's eligibility has been verified,
grants can be used by your paid staff and
volunteers and executive leadership roles.
Discounted nonprofit offers can
be used by any of your staff,
volunteers, and contracted staff.
You cannot extend usage to other
persons outside of your organization,
even if you work in collaboration.
You can use guest features of Microsoft
cloud services to collaborate with them.
Here are answers to some of
the most common questions.
Why don't all nonprofit
organizations qualify?
Legal nonprofit status is
only part of eligibility.
Organizations must hold a nonprofit
legal status equal to the United
States 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and must
meet mission eligibility criteria.
I'm not sure if my organization qualifies.
Missions can be diverse.
Review the information at
www.microsoft.com/nonprofits/eligibility
If you are still not sure,
proceed with the registration and
Microsoft will complete the work
of confirming your eligibility.
We are a religious affiliated organization.
Do we qualify? Recognized nonprofit
legal status equal to the United States
501(c)(3) status is required.
Microsoft will review your application
and confirm your eligibility.
How long does our eligibility last?
Typically, around two years
However, Microsoft reserves the right to confirm
and reevaluate your status as needed.
What information do I need to
provide to prove compliance with
Microsoft's anti discrimination policy?
Microsoft expects organizations to
honestly and accurately certify the
anti discrimination statement during
the eligibility validation process.
How do I get a cash grant for Microsoft?
Typically our grants to nonprofits
are in the form of software,
cloud services, and subscriptions.
Please note that we do not accept
unsolicited requests for cash
or in-kind grants,
(including devices and hardware),
which are invitation only.
When you are ready to register,
visit nonprofit.microsoft.com/getting-started.
Here you will find more information and a
Register Now link to begin the eligibility process.
Microsoft is committed to.
Supporting nonprofits engaged
in missions that help society.
We have online agents ready to support you.
If you have questions about your registration
or Microsoft nonprofit offerings,
visit nonprofit.microsoft.com/contactus.