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Microsoft expands nonprofit discounts and grants to public libraries and public museums
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Microsoft expands nonprofit discounts and grants to public libraries and public museums - Microsoft On the Issues
by Justin
Spelhaug - VP of Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft Philanthropies
We have exciting news about expansion of our charitable programs.
As of October 17, 2022, all public libraries and public museums are now eligible for nonprofit discounts and grants for Microsoft cloud technology, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power Apps.
In addition, we now have solutions built specifically for the nonprofit sector in the Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit, including Fundraising and Engagement, Volunteer Management, and Volunteer Engagement.
Public libraries and public museums play a critical role in the preservation and enrichment of cultural heritage around the world. These community-based organizations need affordable modern technology and consistent licensing.
Customers will also have access to our on-premises licenses for computer labs and other public-access devices. Grants of Office Standard, Windows Professional, Project Standard, Publisher, Visio Standard, and Visual Studio Pro are available for shared-device scenarios (computer training labs, for example) and are available only from TechSoup.
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- afisscCopper Contributor
This changes Libraries' ability to purchase Academic M365 licenses. The cost of the equivalent M365 E5 non-profit is over 100% MORE than that of A5. ashleyion :
- How exactly would customers benefit from this change?
- What discounts and grants are available to Library customers? Are they guaranteed?
- Are customers with a partner that is anyone other than Techsoup disqualified from any and all grants and discounting?