Applications are now open for the AWS IMAGINE Grant Program, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using cloud technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
Donor Name: Amazon Web Services
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: Up to $150,000
Details:
Its goal is to empower nonprofit organizations to prioritize technology as a mission-critical component of their projects and provide support for organizations pursuing technology driven goals. As part of the program, they are seeking proposals for pilot projects, proofs of concept, or existing programs that utilize technology in a new or expanded way. The AWS IMAGINE Grant program offers two distinct award categories for nonprofits to receive support based on their organizational goals and the stage in their technology adoption journeys.
As part of the program, they are seeking proposals from eligible nonprofits that fit the requirements below:
The Go Further, Faster Award: The Go Further, Faster award will provide support for highly innovative projects that leverage the cloud. These projects will have the potential to produce scaled, repeatable solutions and may impact an entire industry or field.
Award package includes:
- Up to $150,000 USD of unrestricted financial support
- Up to $100,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credit
- Project kickoff workshop and implementation guidance from AWS technical specialist(s)
- Up to five AWS training services vouchers
- An opportunity for AWS marketing promotion
The Momentum to Modernize Award: As nonprofit organizations seek to transform and enhance their core mission operations with technology, many organizations need funding for foundational technology projects, such as migrating servers to the cloud and modernizing new and existing applications.
Award package includes:
- Up to $30,000 USD of unrestricted financial support
- Up to $10,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credit
- Project implementation guidance from AWS technical specialist(s)
- An opportunity for AWS marketing promotion
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c) status and based in the U.S. are eligible to apply. This is inclusive of 501(c)3 organizations, as well as credit unions, public utility organizations, and other 501(c)-designated entities.
- Organizations with annual budgets of any size may apply for this program. AWS welcomes all causes and mission areas to apply, excluding educational institutions and select health care institutions. These institutions are currently outside of the IMAGINE Grant priority funding areas.
For more information, visit AWS.
