Pricing for nonprofits
Microsoft gives validated nonprofit organizations, including libraries, $2,000 per year in donated Azure services credit, renewable annually, covering the Microsoft-published service portfolio with no rollover and a backup card for overages.
Review for nonprofits
Microsoft Azure is the cloud platform Microsoft-shop nonprofits use to migrate on-prem apps and data, host websites and donor systems, and unify data with AI workloads.
The yearly donated credit renews while eligible with onboarding help. Taxes stay covered with pay-as-you-go beyond the grant.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Migrate on-prem apps and data.
- Host websites and donor systems.
- Unify data and AI workloads.
Pros:
- Broad service coverage with onboarding concierge.
- Annual renewal while eligible.
Cons:
- Microsoft-published services only.
- Yearly renewal admin with no rollover.
FAQ about Microsoft Azure for nonprofits
How much Azure credit do nonprofits get?
$2,000 per year in local currency, renewable annually.
Which organizations qualify?
Microsoft-validated nonprofits including libraries.
What are the limits?
No rollover with yearly activation; a card covers overages.
When is Azure a good fit?
For Microsoft 365 shops scaling mission apps to cloud.
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