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Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued
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It sounds like a real faff to get access to this, has anything actually changed or does the session just repeat what has already been posted here? Given that no-one seems to have posted any updates from it I'm guessing it's the latter so it doesn't sound like it's worth the complication involved in getting access. Is there some other reason we should be registered as partners?
- Leslie_Robbins
Thanks for raising this, it’s a great question and a valid concern.
You're absolutely right that some of the recent Office Hours and communications around the Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant retirement were targeted toward nonprofit partners. Please note that:
- The Office Hours sessions/gated content are designed to support Microsoft nonprofit partners who are helping nonprofit customers navigate licensing transitions. These sessions often reiterate and expand on the same guidance shared in the partner-only documents.
- If you’re already aware of the grant retirement timelines (e.g., Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 grants ending at renewal after July 1, 2025), and you’ve seen the nonprofit pricing page, then you’re likely already up to speed on the key changes.
- Registering as a Microsoft partner is not required, but it does unlock access to additional resources, support, and communications, especially useful if your organization regularly manages Microsoft licensing or IT services internally.
- Find a Microsoft Nonprofit Partner (optional): If you’d like help with licensing, deployment, or training, this is a good place to start, but again, it’s not required.
Hope this helps clarify things!