9 tech grants for your nonprofit in 2026

Updated September 2026. Every program below was checked against the funder's own site this month. Two grants that appeared in last year's version have been removed because they are no longer open to new applicants, and two open programs have taken their place.

Running a growing nonprofit sometimes feels like trying to move mountains with a teaspoon. You are passionate about your cause and the impact you are making, but there is a constant tug-of-war between what you want to achieve and the resources at your disposal.

Budgets force you to prioritize, often sacrificing one good cause for another. And time? It is the most precious resource, and it always feels like there is never enough of it.

Imagine the possibilities if you had the support and resources you need. Picture the lives you could touch, the communities you could uplift, and the change you could create. It is not just about dreaming big. It is about turning those dreams into reality, and that is where nonprofit tech grants come in.

Technology grants do not just save your nonprofit's budget. Technology helps you save time, so you can focus on what matters most: your mission.

Let's look at how your organization can take advantage of technology grants, and walk through the 9 programs worth pursuing in 2026.

Understanding Nonprofit Tech Grants

At their core, nonprofit tech grants are funds or in-kind services offered by corporations, foundations, or government entities to support nonprofit organizations in acquiring technology tools and expertise.

Unlike traditional grants, which may focus on general operational costs or specific projects, tech grants are tailored to enhance an organization's digital capabilities.

Why Nonprofit Tech Grants Matter

In an age where technology can significantly amplify your outreach, efficiency, and impact, being digitally under-equipped is not just a setback. It is a barrier to accomplishing your mission.

Here is how technology grants support nonprofits:

Bridging the Digital Divide: They give organizations access to enterprise-grade technology and digital strategy that would otherwise sit outside the operating budget.
Enhancing Capacity: With the right tools, teams can streamline operations, improve donor engagement, and manage data more effectively, which frees up resources for the core mission.
Increasing Visibility: Modern marketing tools and paid search reach a wider audience, raising both awareness and funds.
Empowering Innovation: Grants encourage organizations to test solutions and technological advances that move the cause forward.

Types of Nonprofit Tech Grants

Software Grants: Donated or deeply discounted software licenses from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Canva, which let you use powerful tools at little or no cost.
Hardware Grants: Donations of computers, servers, and other essential hardware that are critical to day-to-day operations.
Digital Transformation Grants: Designed to help organizations adapt through training, consulting, and implementation of digital tools.
Innovation Funds: Cash awards supporting projects that use technology to address new challenges, driving social impact through creativity.

9 Nonprofit Technology Grants for 2026

Ready to take the next step with technology? Start by evaluating your tech needs, then work down this list. The first six are open to applications right now. The last three run on annual cycles, so note the dates and plan ahead.

If grants are one part of a wider funding plan, read this alongside our guides to grant writing and what to do when federal grants shift.

1. Google Ad Grants

Status: open. What you get: up to $10,000 per month in in-kind search advertising.

Google Ad Grants lets eligible nonprofits run text ads on Google when people search for keywords related to their mission or services. Launched in 2003, the program helps organizations raise awareness, attract volunteers, and promote their services.

To be eligible:

Hold valid charitable status according to country-specific guidelines, such as IRS recognition in the U.S.
Agree to and adhere strictly to Google's policies, including their non-discrimination policy.
Have a functioning website with high-quality content.

To learn more, check out our guide on maximizing nonprofit success with Google Ad Grants.

Google Ad Grants dashboard for nonprofits

2. Google Workspace for Nonprofits

Status: open. What you get: Google Workspace at $0 per user per month.

This is separate from Ad Grants, though you apply through the same Google for Nonprofits account, and plenty of organizations claim one and forget the other. The free tier covers email at your own domain, video meetings for up to 150 participants, and 100 TB of shared storage across Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar and Meet, with standard support included.

If you outgrow it, nonprofit pricing on the paid tiers runs roughly 70 to 75 percent below list: Business Standard at $3.50 per user per month and Business Plus at $6.16.

To be eligible: hold valid charitable status in your country and complete Google's verification process.

3. Canva for Nonprofits

Status: open. What you get: Canva Pro free, for up to 50 users.

Canva for Nonprofits gives registered organizations every Canva Pro feature at no cost, plus collaboration tools for a team of up to 50. That is enough to run design in-house for graphics, presentations, social posts and print collateral without a subscription line item or a contractor.

To be eligible:

Be officially registered as a charitable nonprofit in your country, such as a 501(c)(3) in the U.S.
Be independent from government and not operating for commercial profit.
Not be a government agency, political organization, educational institution, or grant-making foundation. Most other 501(c) types are also excluded.

Verification is handled by a third-party service, Goodstack, so have your registration and governing documents ready.

4. Microsoft 365 Nonprofit Grant

Status: open, but materially changed. What you get: Microsoft 365 Business Basic free, for up to 300 users.

Read this one carefully if your organization was relying on the older, more generous grant. Microsoft retired its free Business Premium and Office 365 E1 nonprofit grants after July 1, 2025. Many organizations discovered this at renewal rather than in advance.

What remains: Microsoft 365 Business Basic is still granted free for up to 300 users, covering web and mobile Office apps, email hosting, OneDrive and Teams. Business Premium is still available to nonprofits, but now as discounted paid licensing at roughly $66 per user per year rather than as a grant. Azure and Dynamics 365 continue to carry nonprofit pricing.

Take the eligibility pre-check on Microsoft's site.

5. TechSoup

Status: open. What you get: donated and discounted software for an administrative fee, typically $20 to $100.

TechSoup is a nonprofit that provides technology resources and services to other nonprofits, charities and libraries worldwide. It partners with technology companies including Microsoft and Intuit to offer donated or discounted software, hardware and services, and on the donated offers the admin fee is a small fraction of retail value.

TechSoup also provides educational resources, training and support to help organizations get real use out of the technology they receive. Each partner sets its own eligibility rules, so requirements vary by offer.

One change to know: Adobe Acrobat Pro is no longer distributed through TechSoup. Adobe now runs its own nonprofit offer directly.

6. Cloudflare Project Galileo

Status: open. What you get: Cloudflare's Business plan at no cost.

The least known program on this list, and the most valuable if your website is a target. Project Galileo provides unmetered DDoS attack mitigation, a web application firewall, a content delivery network, DNS and SSL certificates, plus Zero Trust application access, all free.

Eligibility is narrower than the software programs. It is aimed at public-interest organizations working in human rights, civil society, journalism or democracy that run a live website and face a credible risk of cyberattack. You can apply directly or be sponsored by one of Cloudflare's partner organizations.

7. The Charity Design Co WebWish Grant

Status: open, rolling applications. What you get: a funded website build or overhaul.

The Charity Design Co runs an annual grant called WebWish, which supports organizations that lack a professional online presence or need to rebuild an existing site. It covers design, development, SEO, accessibility work and content creation, though not ongoing maintenance.

Applications are accepted year-round and are currently being taken for 2027. Winners are selected each August, with projects launching in October.

To be eligible:

Be a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit, and maintain that status through the entire process.
Either lack a professional online presence, or need to revamp an existing site.

Apply for the WebWish Grant

8. AWS Imagine Grant

Status: 2026 cycle closed, next round opens in March. What you get: up to $200,000 in cash plus up to $100,000 in AWS credits.

By a wide margin the largest award on this list, and the one most worth planning a year ahead for. The AWS Imagine Grant offers three categories to U.S.-based 501(c) organizations, matched to where you are in your technology journey:

The Pathfinder Award for groundbreaking AI projects: up to $200,000 in financial support plus up to $100,000 in AWS credits.
The Go Further, Faster Award for innovative cloud projects: up to $150,000 plus up to $100,000 in credits.
The Momentum to Modernize Award for foundational infrastructure projects: up to $50,000 plus up to $20,000 in credits.

Round one of the 2026 cycle closed on June 5, 2026, with results announced in mid-November. Applications historically open in March, so sign up for AWS's email alerts to catch the next window.

9. Tech Impact Technology Innovation Awards

Status: 2026 application window closed. What you get: $10,000.

Previously listed here as the Tech Forward Technology Innovation Awards. Tech Impact awards $10,000 to organizations using technology in a genuinely new way, whether that is a community app, an interactive data set, or a predictive analytics program.

Note the budget floor on this one. It is the only program here that requires a minimum operating budget, which makes it a poor fit for newer organizations and a strong fit for established ones.

To be eligible:

Be a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) charitable organization, excluding churches and organizations whose primary mission is to promote a religion, private schools, colleges and universities, nonprofit hospitals and cooperative hospital service organizations, and governmental units.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through adherence to general accounting standards.
Be inclusive and embrace diversity, and not discriminate in service delivery or employment on any basis including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
Have an annual operating budget of at least $500,000.
Send a representative to the Tech Forward Conference in September to accept the award. A travel stipend is available.

What Changed Since Last Year

Two programs from the previous version of this article are gone. It is worth knowing why, so you do not spend an afternoon chasing them.

Verizon Giving and Grants is now invitation only. Verizon and the Verizon Foundation state that they do not respond to unsolicited inquiries for funding. The old advice to contact a local community relations manager no longer applies. Verizon still funds technology work under its Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity priorities, but you cannot approach it cold.
DonorDock's Spreadsheet Freedom Fund has closed. The fund was fully awarded and is no longer accepting applications.

Two more changes worth flagging. Microsoft's free Business Premium grant ended, as covered above. And Adobe Acrobat Pro left the TechSoup catalog in favor of Adobe's own direct nonprofit offer.

Conclusion

Nonprofit tech grants are more than financial aid. They are catalysts for change, innovation and progress, and tapping into them lets your organization amplify its impact and reach its goals more efficiently. Most importantly, the right technology helps you make a bigger difference in the lives of the people you serve, whether that arrives as improved operational efficiency, stronger donor engagement, or a new way of delivering services.

One piece of practical advice before you start writing. Funders reviewing a technology request want to see the operational change the software makes possible, not the software itself. Lead with the outcome: four systems consolidated into one, staff hours recovered, or donor retention finally measurable.

If a grant is going to fund a system rather than a one-off tool, it helps to know what you are buying first. Our guide to choosing a nonprofit CRM covers what to evaluate, and building a major gifts program covers where the fundraising strategy goes next. And if grants are only ever going to be part of the picture, what to do when grants aren't enough is the honest follow-up.