Do you qualify?: Tech grants
In-kind tech grants from Google, Canva, Microsoft, Atlassian, and others are for charitable nonprofits. Answer a few questions to see if you’re likely eligible: then explore the full criteria below.
Is your organization officially registered as a charitable nonprofit in your country (e.g. 501(c)(3) in the US, or equivalent)?
Is it independent from government and not operated for commercial profit?
Is your organization any of the following: government agency, K–12 or higher-ed school, for-profit company, trade association, political org, PAC, or grant-making-only foundation?
Full criteria at a glance
Programs like Google for Nonprofits, Canva for Nonprofits, and Microsoft for Nonprofits follow similar eligibility rules. When in doubt, check the official program page and your country’s requirements.
Eligible if
Your organization is:
- Officially registered as a charitable nonprofit (e.g. 501(c)(3) in the US, or equivalent)
- Independent from government and not operated for commercial profit
This usually includes:
- Registered 501(c)(3) organizations
- International NGOs and public charities that meet equivalent standards
- Social impact organizations with a clearly stated charitable mission
Not eligible if
Government or political: Government agencies, state-owned enterprises, public hospitals, political orgs, PACs, lobbying entities.
Education: K–12 schools, colleges, universities (many have separate education programs).
Other: For-profits (including B-Corps), 501(c) other than (3), trade associations, grant-only foundations, fraternities/sororities, professional sports, financial services, and similar.
What you’ll need to apply
- Proof of official nonprofit registration (e.g. 501(c)(3) determination letter or equivalent)
- Governing documents showing your structure and charitable purpose
Country eligibility
Many programs recognize nonprofits in a wide range of countries and use partners like Goodstack to verify eligibility. Requirements and accepted entity types vary by country.
Which countries are allowed? Goodstack (used by Google, Canva, and others) publishes official nonprofit definitions and a full country list: goodstack.org/nonprofit-definitions. There you can search for your country and see exactly what registration types are accepted. Goodstack does not currently accept applications from Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria; all other countries are listed with their eligibility criteria.
Check the program’s country list and Goodstack’s verification guidance for the documents needed in your location.
Meeting the nonprofit requirement does not guarantee acceptance. Each program reviews applications at its discretion. Next step: get verified (e.g. via Goodstack or TechSoup), then apply to each program.