Pricing for nonprofits
Fastly Fast Forward grants free edge-cloud and CDN services to eligible open-source projects and the nonprofits supporting them, decided case by case. Scope covers open-source-aligned work rather than general nonprofit hosting.
Review for nonprofits
Fastly is an edge-cloud and CDN platform open-source nonprofits use to accelerate donation and media pages, deliver project assets globally, and shield sites with edge security.
Approved projects run full-site delivery with compute at no cost. High-traffic content and code projects gain the most.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Accelerate donation and media pages.
- Deliver open-source project assets.
- Protect nonprofit sites at the edge.
Pros:
- Full-site delivery with edge compute free.
- Serving open source since 2014.
Cons:
- Scope is open-source-aligned work specifically.
- Awards decided case by case.
FAQ about Fastly for nonprofits
What does Fastly cost nonprofits?
Free services on approval for qualifying projects.
Who qualifies?
Openly-licensed, community-centered, inclusive projects.
How do we apply?
Submit the Fast Forward program form.
When is Fastly a good fit?
For open-source nonprofits and foundations with traffic.
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