Microsoft's Contributions Program is a broad, employee-driven corporate giving platform that combines small-scale employee matching and volunteer grants with large programmatic philanthropy and strategic investments. It supports nonprofits worldwide through donated software and cloud credits, open-call grants (notably AI for Good and AI for Earth), regional community funds, and a $1B Climate Innovation Fund aimed at scaling climate technologies. The funder favors projects that leverage technology and AI for public good, climate and water resilience, and community services including education, cultural preservation, and poverty relief.
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Hybrid model: large strategic investments and programmatic grants (open calls and competitive programs) combined with widespread employee-driven small grants, matching gifts, volunteer grants, and in-kind donations (software/credits). Some initiatives (AI for Good, regional open calls) run periodic application rounds; Climate Innovation Fund uses equity/debt investments rather than standard grants.
Check the Microsoft Philanthropies site for program-specific open calls (AI for Good/AI for Earth cycles) and regional grant rounds; nonprofits should register as eligible entities (501(c)(3) or local equivalent) to access grants, donated software, and Azure credits. For small-scale support, ensure employees submit matching/volunteer grant requests through their Microsoft employee portal; for technology or AI projects highlight measurable impact and planned use of Azure/tooling, while climate startups should explore the Climate Innovation Fund's investment streams rather than grant applications.
Current and upcoming funding from Microsoft Corporation Contributions Program that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible institutions that can verify access through a school email address; Microsoft describes the offer as available to eligible educational institutions at no cost.
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