Microsoft Corporation Grants
Microsoft NZ supports charities and non-profit organisations with grants and software.
Unlimited Potential Grants
Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) grants provide non-profit organisations with funding to support technology training programs. Funding decisions are made in March and October of each year.
http://www.microsoft.com/nz/citizenship/giving/up/default.mspx
Software Donation Programme
Microsoft donates the latest software technology to eligible non-profit organisations. Microsoft's grant-making deadlines are February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.
http://www.microsoft.com/nz/citizenship/giving/swd/default.mspx
Open Licence Charity
Approved charities must provide their IRD Certification of Tax Exemption when placing their order with an authorised Open License Charity reseller. The customer simply needs to purchase a minimum of 5 licenses — either for one or a combination of Microsoft software products.
For a list of authorised Microsoft Open License Charity resellers and more about the Open License Charity program visit the Microsoft web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/nz/citizenship/giving/olp/default.mspx or phone Microsoft Services toll-free on 0800 800 004.
Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher (MAR) Donation Programme
Note: A non-profit PC refurbisher with MAR status has not yet been established in New Zealand.
Microsoft's Authorised Refurbisher (MAR) Programme helps organisations donate or sell refurbished PCs to charities, community groups or disadvantaged individuals who are lacking access to technology.
http://www.microsoft.com/nz/citizenship/giving/mar.mspx
Detailed information
For full details visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/nz/citizenship/giving/default.mspx