Hidden Tech Discounts for NFPs – Are You Missing Out?

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Running a Not-For-Profit in Australia means every dollar counts. The reality is many NFPs are missing out on thousands of dollars’ worth of unclaimed software discounts, free licenses, and cloud credits. At Accel IT, we are focused on supporting the Australian NFP sector; supportive means helping you access the tech discounts you are already entitled to (and potentially don’t know about). So here is a summary of where the savings are hiding and how we can help you access them.

Microsoft Nonprofit Licensing

Microsoft provides nonprofit organizations (NFPs) that are eligible and registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) with heavily discounted or free Microsoft 365 plans.

The popular options are:

Microsoft 365 Business Basic – Free up to 300 users
Microsoft 365 Business Premium – Heavily discounted with security features
Azure credits – $3,500/year free for eligible NFPs for cloud credits

We help you:

  • Determine eligibility
  • Apply with ACNC documentation
  • Set up mailboxes, Teams, SharePoint, and manage compliance/security

Google for Nonprofits

If you’re a registered NFP with a verified domain, Google offers amazing free tools:

Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs) – FREE for eligible NFPs
Upto $13,000 AUD per month in Google Ad Grants – to promote your cause online
YouTube Nonprofit Program – for donation features and branding

Tech Donations Australia

Tech Donations gives Australian NFPs access to donated or discounted software and hardware, including:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Zoom Pro licences
  • Bitdefender cybersecurity
  • Norton Security
  • AWS credits
  • DocuSign and Dropbox Business

We assist with registration, recommend the best vendors, and handle deployment/setup.

Security & Backup Discounts for NFPs

Security matters—even more so when your data includes personal info, donations, or sensitive case files. Many vendors provide discounted security tools for NFPs, including:

  • Endpoint protection
  • Cloud backup and disaster recovery
  • Remote access tools for hybrid teams

Accel IT configures these tools with a focus on data protection and compliance with Australian privacy laws.

Grant-Ready IT Systems

Several grant programs (including philanthropy and government grants) require varying levels of technology maturity, like the use of cloud services, some level of security, or simply being digital capable. We help you align your systems with the requirements of the grant programs and create supporting documentation.

At Accel IT, we aren’t just selling you IT—we partner with you to increase your impact, reduce your cost, and make sure each piece of technology is fit for your mission.

What you get with Accel IT:
✅ Navigation of Australian-specific, eligibility rules
✅ Setup and support for Microsoft & Google NFP platforms
✅ Assistance registering with Connecting Up / TechSoup
✅ Cybersecurity and data protection in accordance with Australian regulation
✅ No lock-in contracts, just responsive, local support

If your a registered NFP or charity in Australia and want to make sure you are maximising your tech budget, let’s chat. Find out more about our Not-For-Profit IT Support.