{"id":3690,"date":"2025-07-10T15:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/microsoft-sponsorship-changes\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:26:20","slug":"microsoft-sponsorship-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/microsoft-sponsorship-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Sponsorship Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Microsoft Nonprofit Sponsorship Update \u2013 What You Need to Know in 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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As of July 2025, Microsoft has introduced important changes to its nonprofit licensing and sponsorship program. These updates may affect how your organization accesses Microsoft 365 services, so it\u2019s essential to understand what\u2019s changing and how to prepare.<\/p>

What\u2019s Changing?<\/strong><\/h3>

Microsoft is streamlining its nonprofit offerings to better align with how organizations use cloud services. Here are the key updates:<\/p>

1.\u00a0Discontinuation of Certain Free Licenses<\/strong><\/h4>

Microsoft will no longer offer free grants for the following products through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) and Web Direct channels:<\/p>

  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium<\/strong><\/li>
  • Office 365 E1<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
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    These changes will take effect\u00a0at your next renewal date on or after July 1, 2025<\/strong>. If your organization currently uses these grants, you\u2019ll need to transition to a different plan or explore discounted options.<\/p>

    2.\u00a0New Grant Offering: Microsoft 365 Business Basic<\/strong><\/h4>

    Eligible nonprofits can now receive\u00a0up to 300 free licenses<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Microsoft 365 Business Basic<\/strong>. This plan includes essential cloud services such as:<\/p>

    • Web-based Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li>
    • Microsoft Teams<\/li>
    • OneDrive (1 TB per user)<\/li>
    • Email hosting with Exchange<\/li><\/ul>
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      This is a great option for organizations that primarily need cloud-based collaboration tools without the full desktop Office suite.<\/p>

      3.\u00a0Discounted Pricing Still Available<\/strong><\/h4>

      Even though some grants are being phased out, Microsoft continues to offer\u00a0up to 75% discounts<\/strong>\u00a0on many Microsoft 365 plans, including:<\/p>

      • Microsoft 365 Business Premium<\/li>
      • Office 365 E1 and E3<\/li>
      • Microsoft 365 E3 and E5<\/li><\/ul>
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        These discounted plans provide access to advanced security, compliance, and productivity tools.<\/p>

        Who\u2019s Eligible?<\/strong><\/h3>

        To qualify for Microsoft nonprofit offers, your organization must:<\/p>

        • Be a legally recognized nonprofit or non-governmental organization<\/li>
        • Operate on a not-for-profit basis<\/li>
        • Have a mission to benefit the broader community (e.g., education, social services, environmental causes) Governmental entities, schools, and certain healthcare organizations may not be eligible.<\/li><\/ul>

          What Should You Do Next?<\/strong><\/h3>

          If you\u2019re a nonprofit currently using Microsoft 365 grants:<\/p>

          • Review your current licenses<\/strong>\u00a0and renewal dates<\/li>
          • Evaluate your needs<\/strong>\u00a0to determine if Business Basic is sufficient or if a discounted plan is more appropriate<\/li>
          • Plan your transition<\/strong>\u00a0early to avoid service interruptions<\/li><\/ul>
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            We recommend working with your Microsoft partner or IT provider to ensure a smooth transition.<\/p>

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            \ud83d\udca1\u00a0Need Help?<\/strong><\/p>

            At\u00a0UNDO IT<\/strong>, we specialize in supporting nonprofits through digital transformation. If you need help navigating these changes or optimizing your Microsoft licensing, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We\u2019re here to help you make it right.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Microsoft Nonprofit Sponsorship Update \u2013 What You Need to Know in 2025 As of July 2025, Microsoft has introduced important changes to its nonprofit licensing and sponsorship program. These updates may affect how your organization accesses Microsoft 365 services, so it\u2019s essential to understand what\u2019s changing and how to prepare. What\u2019s Changing? Microsoft is streamlining […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-updates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3690"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3690\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/undoitsupport.com\/en-se\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}