Deadline: 15 September 2019
The AWS Imagine Grant Program is now open for registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
As part of the program, they are seeking proposals for pilot projects, proofs of concept, strategic technology planning, or existing programs that utilize technology in a new or expanded way.
The goal is to empower nonprofit organizations to prioritize technology as a mission-critical component of their projects and to provide support for organizations pursuing technology-driven goals.
Funding Information
Organizations selected for the 2019 AWS Imagine Grant may receive the following resources:
- Up to $100,000 USD of unrestricted financial support;
- Up to $100,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits;
- Project kickoff workshop and implementation support from AWS technical specialist(s);
- Up to 5 AWS Training Services Vouchers;
- An opportunity for AWS marketing support.
AWS reserves the right to determine actual awarded amounts at its sole discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c) status and located in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Organizations with annual operating budgets of any size are eligible to apply for this program.
Selection Criteria
AWS will judge proposals based on factors that include:
- Innovative and unique nature of the project;
- Impact on mission-critical goals;
- Clearly defined outcomes;
- Succinctly defined milestones;
- Detailing and applicability of AWS services within the project scope;
- Viability of proposed sustainability plan;
- Comprehensiveness of applicant’s proposal and information requested;
- Submission of proposal in correct six-pager format and within the deadline.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/aws-imagine-grant-program/