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Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants
Discounted and donated Microsoft 365 licenses for nonprofits
Last Update: March 11, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
- Closing date : March 11, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Strengthen cybersecurity
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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Eligibility
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.
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.
What is the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants?
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 11, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants program?
To be eligible for the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants program, you must:
Recognized nonprofit legal status
Eligible public library or museum
What expenses are eligible under Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants?
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
Where is the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants available?
The Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants?
Microsoft 365 In-Kind Tech Grants is funded by Microsoft
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