AWS Imagine Grant
The AWS Imagine Grant funds U.S. nonprofits using cloud technology for innovative projects in AI, machine learning, and digital transformation, offering financial support, AWS credits, and technical guidance.
Funder: Amazon Web Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Round One submission deadline, projected) | September 2027 (Round Two, invite-only, projected)
Funding Amounts: Pathfinder: up to $200,000 cash + $100,000 AWS credits; Go Further, Faster: up to $150,000 cash + $100,000 AWS credits; Momentum to Modernize: up to $50,000 cash + $20,000 AWS credits; all include technical guidance and AWS training.
Summary: Supports U.S. nonprofits leveraging cloud technology for mission-driven projects, offering funding, AWS credits, and technical support across three award categories.
Key Information: Educational institutions are not eligible; only one application per organization per cycle.
Description
The AWS Imagine Grant is an annual public grant opportunity designed to help U.S.-based nonprofit organizations accelerate their missions using cloud technology. The program funds technology-driven projects—ranging from foundational infrastructure modernization to advanced artificial intelligence initiatives—across three award categories: Pathfinder, Go Further, Faster, and Momentum to Modernize. Award packages include unrestricted cash grants, AWS Promotional Credits, technical implementation guidance, access to AWS training, and opportunities for marketing promotion. The grant is intended to empower nonprofits at various stages of digital transformation, from early cloud adoption to highly innovative, mission-critical technology deployments.
