How to access Azure NFP Grant

To access the Azure grant, you need to be a qualified NFP with Microsoft. 

If you haven't already, please visit https://nonprofit.microsoft.com/ and start the validation process. 

Once you receive confirmation that your organisation is validated as an NFP, follow the below instructions to access the Azure NFP grant. Please note that this needs to be carried out directly with Microsoft and Connecting Up/TechSoup NZ can not assist you with this process. 

Please use these instructions as a guide, as the process may change on the Microsoft website.

To apply for the grant, sign in to nonprofit.microsoft.com with your M365 global admin account. Then, click the "Nonprofit grants" heading up the top and then the "$2,000 annual Azure Grant":
 

 
That should take you to a page with a "Claim offer" button and a 3-step process on how to get the grant working:
 

 
Microsoft's guided tour should help you get it all connected; if not, try the option to connect with one of their specialists.