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AWS Nonprofit Programs
AWS offers nonprofit cloud-credit programs, training, and separate competitive opportunities such as the AWS Imagine Grant.
CreditGrantTrainingCloud and infrastructureData, security, and implementation
Who may qualify
Eligibility, award amounts, geography, and application processes differ across AWS credit channels and competitive grant programs.
- Credit programs are available in supported regions
- Some grants are limited by country
What is included
- Promotional AWS cloud credits through eligible channels
- Cloud training and nonprofit resources
- Separate competitive grant opportunities for eligible organizations
Important restrictions
- Credits are not cash and generally expire
- Credit amounts and access channels can differ
- The AWS Imagine Grant is a separate competitive program
- Usage beyond available credits is billable
How to apply
- 1Identify the relevant credit or grant program
- 2Review its current eligibility and geography
- 3Prepare verification and project information
- 4Apply through the official AWS or designated partner channel
What to prepare
- A cloud architecture and cost estimate
- Billing alerts and account ownership
- Data-security and backup requirements
- A plan for costs after credits expire
Implementation considerations
- Use budgets, alerts, least-privilege access, and cost controls from day one
- Do not migrate solely because credits are available
- Confirm who will maintain infrastructure after launch
Best fit
Nonprofits with a defined cloud workload, technical ownership, and a sustainable post-credit budget.