AWS Nonprofit Credit Program: Credits, TechSoup Fees and Eligibility (2026)
Verified nonprofit programConfidence: highLast verified October 21, 2026
$1,000–$5,000 in AWS credits for a $95–$475 TechSoup fee
Credit grant, not a price cut: $1,000 / $2,000 / $5,000 in credits by operating-budget tier, for a $95 / $190 / $475 TechSoup admin fee, one grant per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Savings equal the credits actually used on eligible on-demand services, up to the grant.
- Provider
- Amazon Web Services
- Category
- Cloud, data & developer tools
- Who qualifies
- US nonprofits with 501(c)(3) designation (TechSoup product page); AWS's own page also lists 501(c)(1), (8), (9), (11), (12), (14) and (15), which TechSoup handles through a separate special offer; Public libraries with 501(c)(3) status or listed in the IMLS database; Operating budget of any size (tier and credit amount set by budget); Valid AWS account ID with the organization name in the Account Name field (credit card required to open the account); Must agree to the AWS Promotional Credit terms
- Excluded
- Educational institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges, universities and trade schools (pointed to AWS Educate); Individuals (credits go to organizations only)
- Where
- Global via TechSoup and its partner NGOs; US organizations request through TechSoup US
- Limits
- One grant per fiscal year (July 1-June 30)
- Billing
- Credits valid at least 12 months from delivery; renews every 12 months if eligibility is maintained and the TechSoup admin fee is paid again. Usage beyond the credit is billed to the account's card.
Standard vs. nonprofit pricing
| Plan | Type | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS on-demand services Pay-as-you-go usage pricing; there is no single list price to compare against. Cost depends entirely on services used. | Standard | Varies | Unverified |
| AWS Credit for Smaller Nonprofits (budget under $10M) via TechSoup $1,000 in AWS credits valid for 12 months; TechSoup admin fee $95 (non-refundable). | Nonprofit | $95/yr | Official |
| AWS Credit for Medium-Sized Nonprofits (budget $10M-$50M) via TechSoup $2,000 in AWS credits valid for 12 months; TechSoup admin fee $190. | Nonprofit | $190/yr | Official |
| AWS Credit for Larger Nonprofits (budget over $50M) via TechSoup $5,000 in AWS credits valid for 12 months; TechSoup admin fee $475. | Nonprofit | $475/yr | Official |
Prices in USD as published on the date verified. Vendors change pricing; always confirm before purchasing.
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How to apply
- Register and get validated with TechSoup (international orgs: find a TechSoup partner NGO)
- Create an AWS account if you don't have one, with the organization's name in the Account Name field
- Request the AWS credit product that matches your operating budget and pay the TechSoup admin fee
- TechSoup emails the organization a promo code with instructions after approval
- Redeem the code in the AWS Billing Dashboard under Credits
Catches and limitations
- Credits cover on-demand services only; not Reserved Instances or Savings Plans upfront fees, AWS Marketplace, Mechanical Turk, Managed Services, Enterprise Support, Professional Services, Training, Certification, Route 53 domain registration/transfer, or crypto mining
- Credits expire after about 12 months; unused value is lost and usage beyond the credit is charged
- TechSoup admin fee is non-refundable
- With consolidated billing the code draws down at the payer level across all linked accounts
- Credits cannot be transferred or resold
Switching: None if already on AWS: credits apply to existing accounts (current or former AWS customers are eligible). New users must open an AWS account with a credit card.
Sources
- AWS Nonprofit Credit Program (accessed 2026-10-21)
- TechSoup: Amazon Web Services for Nonprofits (accessed 2026-10-21)
- TechSoup: AWS Credit for Smaller Nonprofits (G-50197) (accessed 2026-10-21)
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