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Are you eligible for Microsoft Elevate?

Microsoft offers its licences at a reduced rate, or free, to eligible non-profit organisations. This checklist lets you find out in five minutes whether your organisation qualifies.

Microsoft offers reduced-rate or free licences to non-profit organisations through its Elevate programme (formerly Microsoft for Nonprofits). It’s a real benefit, but you need to meet specific criteria, and the application needs to be put together properly.

Here is what we check before starting the process.

The checklist

Legal status

  • Your organisation is legally constituted and non-profit (registered charity, NGO, foundation, or equivalent in your country)
  • You are not a political party, a government body, or a for-profit organisation in disguise

Mission

  • Your primary mission benefits the community, and it is documented (constitution, stated objectives)
  • Funds are not used for personal or private benefit

Documents to prepare

  • Organisation’s constitution or founding act
  • Official registration number (charity number, company number, or local equivalent)
  • Proof of your registered address
  • Bank account details for the organisation (not a personal account)

Intended use

  • Licences will be used by the permanent members and volunteers of your organisation
  • Use is tied to your mission (not to a separate commercial activity)
  • You can maintain at least 85% active usage of granted licences (Microsoft can withdraw benefits if licences sit unused)

What it covers

Depending on your situation, the programme can include:

  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic licences: free for up to 300 users at eligible organisations
  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium licences: heavily discounted (email, files, calls, plus device management and advanced protection)
  • Azure: an annual grant in credits for organisations with hosting, computing, or AI needs
  • Microsoft Teams: included in the 365 licences

The features are the same as for a business: email, shared files, video calls, secured identities. Not a stripped-back version.

Next step

If you meet the criteria, we put the application together with you. We check your documents, submit the request to Microsoft and set the licences up once approval comes through.

If you’re not sure, get in touch. A ten-minute conversation is usually enough to know whether it’s worth starting the process.

Frequently asked

Who qualifies for Microsoft Elevate?
Registered charities, NGOs, foundations and other legally constituted non-profit organisations. The precise conditions vary by country and organisation type, so we check them with you.
How many licences are free or discounted?
Microsoft offers up to 300 free Microsoft 365 Business Basic licences to eligible organisations. Business Premium licences, which add device management and advanced protection, are available at a heavily discounted rate. Exact conditions depend on your situation.
Does InfraPro put the application together for us?
Yes. We check your eligibility, prepare the application and set the licences up once approved. You don't have to navigate Microsoft's documentation on your own.
How long does validation take?
Typically 3 business days. If Microsoft needs additional documents, it can stretch to a few weeks. We track the application with you at every step.

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