Amazon Web Services (AWS) funds nonprofits and research groups that use cloud infrastructure, data analytics, and generative AI to accelerate mission impact—prioritizing projects that modernize operations, scale service delivery, or produce repeatable technology solutions. Their flagship AWS Imagine Grant awards both cash and AWS promotional credits plus technical support, with special tracks for generative AI, pediatric health innovation, and field‑level/cloud‑native pilots. AWS also provides ongoing small-to-medium cloud credits through partner channels to help organizations adopt and test AWS services globally.
Focus Areas
Generative AI applications for mission impact (Pathfinder / Generative AI Award)Cloud migration and infrastructure modernization for nonprofitsPediatric healthcare innovation using cloud and AIScalable, cloud-native pilots that can be replicated across sectorsData-driven research acceleration and analytics for nonprofits
Giving Approach
Cycle-based competitive grants (AWS Imagine Grant) offering a mix of unrestricted cash and AWS promotional credits with technical training/support; awards range from modest credits ($1k–$2k via credit programs) to larger cash+credit packages (Momentum to Modernize up to ~$50k, Go Further/Faster up to ~$150k cash + credits, Pathfinder up to ~$200k cash + credits). Credit programs run continuously through partners (e.g., TechSoup); Imagine Grant operates on announced application cycles and occasional invitation-only rounds.
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How to approach this funder
Apply to the AWS Imagine Grant during public cycle windows (watch AWS Nonprofits hub for announcements); tailor proposals to demonstrate clear cloud-native architecture, measurable scalability, and concrete plans to use AWS credits/training. Smaller organizations can access ongoing AWS credits via TechSoup or AWS nonprofit partners—use those credits and any pilot results to strengthen future Imagine Grant applications. Deadlines are cycle-driven and some rounds include invitation-only follow-ups, so monitor timelines closely.
Notable grantees:
• Scholarship America
• Colorectal Cancer Alliance
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Amazon Web Services, Inc. that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowAward: Up to $200K
AWS Imagine Grant (Global)
Cloud technology adoptionGenerative AI and AI/ML solutionsInfrastructure modernization (migration, databases)+2 more
Who can apply: Registered nonprofit charitable organizations in eligible countries/regions. Individuals, for-profit entities, and (in at least the US program) educational institutions are not eligible. Specific registration requirements vary by country (e.g., active charity number in UK/Ireland/Canada; 501(c) status in US).
Deadline: Annual cycle; dates vary by year and region. Example: 2025 cycle opened April 14, 2025 with a first deadline of June 2, 2025 (dates published on AWS Imagine Grant pages).
Generative AI (Pathfinder – UK only)Large-scale cloud projects using AI/ML, IoT, HPC (Go Further, Faster)Cloud adoption to accelerate charitable missions
Who can apply: Active registered charities in the UK or Ireland (must have an active charity number). Individuals and for-profits are not eligible. Specific program rules posted on the AWS UK & Ireland program page.
Deadline: Annual cycle; deadlines vary by year and region. Example: 2025 first deadline June 2, 2025 for the global 2025 cycle (see UK page for exact dates).
Who can apply: Registered nonprofit charities in the U.K. and Ireland with active charity registration numbers. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible.
Deadline: Annual cycle; deadlines vary by year and region (example: 2025 cycle deadlines published with first deadline June 2, 2025).
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: AWS Promotional Credits
AWS Promotional Credits for AI for Good
artificial intelligenceeducationhealth+2 more
Who can apply: Qualified organizations developing AI-powered solutions that demonstrate positive social impact in education, health, or climate resilience are invited to apply.
Who can apply: Eligible organizations include edtechs, startups, non-profits, governments, and corporate social responsibility teams seeking to build digital learning solutions for underserved communities globally. For-profit social enterprises are welcome to apply.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Go Further, Faster Award (AWS Imagine Grant category)
Industry- or field-level innovationCloud-native solutionsScalable impact
Who can apply: See AWS Imagine Grant eligibility: nonprofit status required; project must use AWS cloud technologies and demonstrate potential for broad impact.
Deadline: Subject to the AWS Imagine Grant cycle dates (2025 cycle closed; next cycle expected spring 2026).
Pathfinder – Generative AI Award (AWS Imagine Grant category)
Generative AICloud-native innovationScalable, repeatable solutions+1 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations as described for AWS Imagine Grant; projects must demonstrably leverage generative AI and AWS cloud tools and show potential for scale/replication.
Deadline: Follows the general AWS Imagine Grant cycle schedule (2025 U.S. cycle closed; 2026–2027 cycle expected spring 2026).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
