$5,000 in AWS credits for credit unions and other eligible tax-exempt organizations
TechSoup’s AWS Credit Grant Program for eligible US IRS tax-exempt organizations provides you with $5,000 in AWS credits at a 90% discount. This valuable grant can be renewed annually, providing ongoing opportunities to advance your organization’s digital transformation.
What can you do with AWS credits?
AWS Credits enable organizations to benefit from a wide range of cloud solutions, allowing you to:
Modernize IT infrastructure with secure, scalable cloud services
Store and manage data securely
Host websites, member portals, and applications
Leverage analytics and reporting tools for informed decision-making
Strengthen data security and ensure compliance
Scale services efficiently as your organization grows
Rules, eligibility, and restrictions: who can benefit?
This program is available to the following U.S. tax-exempt IRS subsections.
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501(c)(1)
Federal corporations chartered by Congress (e.g., federal credit unions)
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501(c)(8)
Fraternal beneficiary societies and associations providing life, sickness, accident, or other benefits to members
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501(c)(9)
Voluntary employees’ beneficiary associations (VEBAs)
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501(c)(11)
Teachers’ retirement fund associations, which manage retirement assets for educators
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501(c)(12)
Benevolent life insurance associations, mutual ditch or irrigation companies, and mutual or cooperative telephone companies serving members through cooperative management
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501(c)(14)
State-chartered credit unions and mutual reserve funds delivering financial services and benefits to members
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501(c)(15)
Mutual insurance companies or associations organized to provide insurance to their members
Are you a 501(c)(3)? You can access AWS Credit Grant offers through TechSoup’s 501(c)(3) program.
Go to the 501(c)(3) programQuantity
Eligible organizations may request and annually renew one grant of $5000.00 AWS credit per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
Terms of service
Organizations that request the grant must agree to the AWS Terms and Conditions as a condition to receive the service.
Credit distribution
- Credits will be distributed under this program to qualifying organizations only, not to individuals.
- Recipient organizations may not transfer or resell credits.
How to request and access your AWS credits
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Register with TechSoup
Begin by registering your organization with TechSoup using the link below. Registration is free and will allow us to verify your eligibility.
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Qualification and approval
TechSoup will review your details to confirm eligibility under the specified program restrictions. TechSoup may request additional information about your organization to confirm eligibility.
Once approved, you will receive an email from TechSoup with instructions on how to request the AWS credits grant and complete the payment process.
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Redeem your AWS credits
After payment, TechSoup will process your order and send a message to your organization email address with instructions for obtaining your credits within the AWS Console.
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Renew annually
Your organization may apply each year through TechSoup to renew your AWS credit grant for continued access. To maintain continuity, we require our customers to sign up for auto-renew and save their payment information.
Each organization should register only once. Submitting multiple requests may delay verification of your eligibility for this offer.
Choose carefully. The administrative fee for this grant is not refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an AWS account?
The recipient organization must have a valid AWS account ID with the organization name identified in the Account Name field to apply the credits.
If an organization does not have an AWS account ID, it must sign up for an AWS account before it can request this grant.
A credit card is required to open an AWS account.
How soon will credits be available?
Once registered, in less than 24 hours, you will receive an email to your organization email address.
- If we were able to verify your eligibility using the information provided, the email will include instruction on how to add payment to your order. Once your payment is received, TechSoup will process your order and send your AWS Credit codes and redemption instructions within 48 hours.
- If we were unable to verify your eligibility using the information provided, the email will instruct you the next steps and additional documentation required to manually review your eligibility to benefit from this program.
What are the credit terms?
- Eligible organizations may request one grant of $5,000 in AWS credits per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
- Credits are valid for at least 12 months from the time they are delivered to you via email.
- If you have consolidated accounts, the code will draw down at the payer level across all accounts that are linked, regardless of the account you apply the code.
- For additional information, see the AWS Terms and Conditions.
Can credits be renewed annually?
Yes! Your grant will renew every 12 months if you maintain your eligibility and pay TechSoup’s administrative fee again. TechSoup will send you reminders and instructions 30-days prior your payment is due.
To maintain continuity, TechSoup requires our customers to sign up for auto-renew and save their payment information. 30-days prior to your renewal date, TechSoup will send you reminders about your upcoming renewals and instructions on how to cancel or update payment methods for your grant. At renewal date, TechSoup will process your payment and send you your new credit codes and redemption instructions.
What happens after I use all my credits or if they expire?
After all credits are used or if they expire after 12 months, the credit card associated with your AWS account will be charged at standard rates for all services used. Please ensure that your grants are renewed each year to prevent any extra charges.
Are there any additional service costs?
An organization will be charged additional service fees in the following situations.
- The organization exceeds the $5,000 credit limit provided by this grant.
- The organization uses an AWS product or service that is not included in the list of eligible services specified in the AWS Terms and Conditions or AWS Free Tier.
- A credit card is required to pay for additional AWS service fees.
- AWS recommends that organizations use Amazon CloudWatch to set up billing alerts to avoid unexpected charges.
What AWS services are ineligible for AWS credits?
AWS credits will not cover any fees or charges for Amazon Mechanical Turk, AWS Managed Services, Enterprise Support, AWS Marketplace, AWS Professional Services, AWS Training, AWS Certification, Amazon Route 53 domain name registration or transfer, any services for cryptocurrency mining, or any upfront fee for services such as Savings Plans and Reserved Instances.
Are existing AWS customers eligible for this program?
This grant is available to current or former AWS customers. Credits received through this program can be applied to existing AWS accounts.
Is it possible that my request for this grant will be rejected after I pay the admin fee?
No. Only organizations that are eligible for this grant will be allowed to request it and be charged the admin fee.
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Apply for your AWS credits today
Register with TechSoup to get started. Registration will allow us to verify your eligibility for this grant.
Register with TechSoupEach organization should register only once. Submitting multiple requests may delay verification of your eligibility for this offer.