Microsoft Discounts and Grants for Your For-Purpose Organisation

Technology plays a critical role in helping for-purpose organisations scale their impact. Whether you're a charity, not-for-profit, social enterprise or B Corp, accessing the right digital tools affordably can make a big difference.

Microsoft’s Nonprofit Offers program provides eligible organisations in Australia with heavily discounted and grant-funded access to powerful cloud-based tools including Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Power BI and more.

What’s On Offer?

1. Productivity & Collaboration Tools

• Empower your staff and volunteers to work more securely, flexibly and effectively.
• Microsoft 365 Business Basic or Premium – discounted or free licenses
• Microsoft Teams for seamless remote collaboration
• Microsoft 365 Copilot – AI-powered chat assistant to streamline workflows

2. Data & Impact Measurement

• Turn data into insights and measure your organisation’s effectiveness.
• Power BI Desktop – free
• Power BI Pro – discounted ($3 USD/user/month)

3. Cloud Services

• Modernise your operations and reduce costs by migrating to the cloud.
• Azure – up to $2,000 USD credit per year for eligible orgs
• Hybrid Benefits – discounted licensing when transitioning existing infrastructure

4. Donor and Volunteer Management

• Use CRM tools to engage supporters, manage donations and enhance service delivery.
• Dynamics 365 Sales & Service – discounted licenses
• Business Central – financial and business management system

5. AI for Impact

• Take advantage of emerging technology to automate and enhance your work.
• Copilot for Microsoft 365 & Dynamics – AI agents for productivity and fundraising
• Microsoft Security Copilot – AI for cybersecurity tasks

Who is eligible?

• A deductible gift recipient (DGR) status as defined by the ATO or listed by name in the tax law
• A charity registered with the Australian Charities and Nonprofits Commission (ACNC)
• An income tax exempt not-for-profit organisation as defined by the ATO

How to Access Microsoft Nonprofit Offers

1. Register:
Visit aka.ms/NonprofitGetStarted and complete the form.

2. Verify Eligibility:
In Australia, verification is done in partnership with TechSoup Australia. You’ll need to provide documentation proving your nonprofit or charity status.

3. Get Approved:
Most organisations hear back within 10 business days.

4. Start Using Tools:
Once approved, you'll receive access to the Microsoft Nonprofit Hub to activate and manage your offers.