Microsoft provides Microsoft 365 in-kind licenses and nonprofit discounts with a maximum funding amount not specified. It supports access to cloud solutions through granted licenses for eligible users and discounted licensing for broader staff use.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increase IT security

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : March 11, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Deploying Microsoft 365 tools for internal staff operations
Providing Microsoft 365 access to eligible employees, executive staff, volunteers, and temporary staff (as permitted by offer type)
Managing and maintaining organizational Microsoft 365 subscriptions, including removal of unused granted licenses

Examples of admissible projects:

Deploy Microsoft 365 collaboration and security for staff operations

Upgrade museum staff collaboration with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint

Eligibility

The applicant must have recognized nonprofit or non-governmental legal status in its country (equivalent to 501(c)(3) status in the United States).
Public libraries must provide general library services free of charge to all residents of a community, district, or region.
Public museums must be open to the public and conserve and exhibit tangible objects for cultural preservation, education, or aesthetic enjoyment.

Who is eligible?

Nonprofit organizations and non-governmental organizations with recognized legal status
Public libraries offering free general library services to all residents
Public museums open to the public that conserve and exhibit tangible objects

Who is not eligible

Nonprofit beneficiaries
Donors
Organization members (e.g., members of a church, club, or sports team)

Eligible expenses

Microsoft 365 licenses provided as granted (in-kind) licenses for eligible users
Microsoft 365 licenses purchased under nonprofit discounted pricing

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Licenses for nonprofit beneficiaries, donors, or members (e.g., church, club, or sports team members)

Eligible geographic areas

Country of usage dependent (availability and user limits vary by country)

Additional information

Nonprofit offers are intended for specific employees and volunteers, not for beneficiaries, donors, or members.
Available offers differ by employee status and role within the organization.
Discounted and granted offers may vary by product and/or quantity.
Program availability and user limits can vary by country of usage.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.