How to Apply for a Non-Profit Credit with AWS Canada

These credits help organizations launch new digital initiatives, upgrade systems, and improve data management without heavy costs.

Here’s how your non-profit organization can apply for AWS credits through TechSoup Canada.

Confirm Non-Profit Status: Ensure your organization is a registered non-profit in Canada and gather documentation like a charitable registration certificate.
Review AWS Requirements: Visit the AWS Nonprofit Credit Program to check eligibility criteria.

Create an Account: Go to TechSoup Canada and register your organization.
Submit Documentation: Upload proof of your non-profit status during the registration process.
Await Approval: TechSoup Canada will verify your details, which may take a few business days.

Admin Fees and Credits:
- Small Non-Profits: Admin fee ~$140 | AWS credit: $1,000
- Medium Non-Profits: Admin fee ~$400 | AWS credit: $3,000
- Large Non-Profits: Admin fee ~$650 | AWS credit: $5,000
Access the AWS Program: Log in to TechSoup Canada, find the AWS credit application section, and complete the form with details about your organization and project.
Submit the Application: After reviewing, submit your application. Approval can take up to two weeks.

Obtain Credits: Once approved, AWS credits will be sent via email or found in your TechSoup account.
Create an AWS Account: If your organization doesn't have one, sign up at AWS. No charges will apply while using the donated credits.
Redeem the Credits: In your AWS account, go to the Billing Dashboard > “Credits” > “Redeem a Credit” and enter the code provided by TechSoup.

Plan Your Usage: Identify the AWS services that meet your project needs, such as EC2 (computing power) or S3 (storage).
Set Up Services: Follow AWS’s Getting Started Guides to configure the services based on your organization’s needs.
Monitor Usage: Regularly check your AWS Billing Dashboard to track how much credit you’ve used.

Assign Roles: Use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to assign appropriate roles and permissions to team members.
Implement Cost Management Tools: Set up AWS Budgets and use AWS Cost Explorer to monitor and optimize your usage.
Review and Adjust: Periodically review your AWS services to ensure efficient usage and avoid exceeding your credit limits.

Eligibility Confirmed: Your organization meets AWS Nonprofit Credit Program requirements.
TechSoup Account Approved: Your TechSoup Canada registration is active.
Application Submitted: Your AWS credit application has been submitted.
Credits Redeemed: AWS credits have been applied to your AWS account.
Services Configured: AWS services are set up and ready for use.
Permissions Set: IAM roles are correctly assigned to team members.

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AWS Canada offers non-profit organizations in Canada the opportunity to apply for credits that can be used for scalable cloud services.