Amazon Web Services Launches Annual Grant Program for Nonprofits
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced the launch of the 2023 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Application instructions are available to download today and submissions are due by June 1, 2023.
Now in its sixth year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant program provides vital resources to nonprofit organizations looking to deploy cloud technology to achieve their mission goals. The program offers two distinct award categories:
- Momentum to Modernize: This award is for nonprofits that need funding for foundational technology projects. Projects may include application migration and optimization, new application development, and data warehouse projects. Winners will receive up to $50,000 in unrestricted funding, up to $20,000 in AWS Computing Credits, project implementation guidance, and access to AWS Training and support.
- Go Further, Faster: This award is for innovative cloud projects that have the potential to produce scalable, repeatable solutions. Projects may include advanced cloud services, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, high performance computing, Internet of Things, and more. Winners will receive up to $150,000 in unrestricted funding, up to $100,000 in AWS Computing Credits, engagement with AWS technical specialists, and access to AWS Training and support.
“In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofits are being challenged to do more with less. AWS is committed to helping nonprofits leverage technology to increase program effectiveness and reduce costs,” said Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of AWS Nonprofit and Nonprofit Health. “The IMAGINE Grant program is specifically designed to help organizations remain agile and accelerate their mission impact, and we look forward to reading the inspiring applications from across the sector.”
Since the launch of the IMAGINE Grant program in 2018, AWS has awarded over $6M in unrestricted funds and AWS Computing Credits to 66 nonprofit organizations. Proposals are judged on several factors, including the innovative and unique nature of the project, impact on mission-critical goals, and clearly defined outcomes and milestones. Previous winners are currently using AWS services to address challenges such as eliminating barriers to food security, improving maternal health outcomes, helping millions access clean and safe drinking water globally, and more.
Stop Soldier Suicide, a veteran-founded nonprofit that fights military suicide, won the grant in 2021 and 2022. “The process of applying to the IMAGINE Grant has helped us ideate, challenge, and hone our strategic thinking about how to leverage data and machine learning to reduce the veteran suicide rate. We have found a true collaborator with AWS, and a huge part of our success together has been building trust and sharing ideas throughout the grant application process,” said Chris Ford, CEO of Stop Soldier Suicide. “I encourage any nonprofit considering applying to the grant to use it as an opportunity to define and scope how the cloud can help achieve their mission.”
For more information on the AWS IMAGINE Grant, visit aws.amazon.com/imagine-grant.
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