Looking for more information on Apple grants and tech discounts for nonprofits? Read on as we shed some light on any potential funding opportunities and discounts from Apple that you can take advantage of.
As one of the world’s leading tech corporations, Apple has plenty of corporate philanthropy initiatives. Still, nonprofits like yours are left wondering how they can get involved, and whether any grants or programs exist.
In this guide, we break down what Apple does offer – and where it falls short. We’ll also highlight more accessible nonprofit programs from other tech companies to help move your mission forward.
Let’s get started!
There are no publicly disclosed discounts on Apple products for nonprofits.
However, Apple does sell certified refurbished products at a reduced price compared to brand-new models.
Nonprofits can save up to 15% when purchasing refurbished Apple products, which include a one-year warranty and full functionality testing.
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Create an efficient and productive work environment for your nonprofit team by taking advantage of this Apple discount and pairing it with nonprofit technology grants from Google and Microsoft (more on this later!).
Apple grants for nonprofits and other organizations are distributed through various community programs and initiatives. For example, Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative supports organizations focused on education, economic growth, and criminal justice.
According to their 2024 Education Impact Report, Apple has more than 200 education grant partners. They work with schools and nonprofit organizations to provide millions of students and teachers in under-resourced communities worldwide with free education tools and resources through programs like their Community Education Initiative.
Apple also provides grants to nonprofits where employees volunteer regularly. Through their volunteer hour matching program, they donate $25 for every hour an employee volunteers for a nonprofit. Organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank rely on this kind of financial support to keep their missions thriving.
While Apple has plenty of corporate giving initiatives, it does not have a public grant portal. Instead, they tend to partner directly with pre-selected organizations whose missions align with their corporate social responsibility goals.
More than 500 million people use Apple Pay to make transactions, and an increasing number of nonprofits are offering this popular digital wallet to donors to bring in more donations.
Use Apple Pay to collect quick and secure donations, with no additional transaction fees from Apple.
Donorbox makes it easy! Donors can use Apple Pay on any Donorbox-hosted donation form with Stripe as a payment processor. Including Apple Pay on your embedded donation form requires a few simple additional steps. Learn more.
See how Kind Deeds is collecting Apple Pay donations on their Donorbox-hosted donation form:
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While Apple has made a major global impact by partnering with organizations assisting underserved communities, they aren’t very transparent about the process of applying for grants.
As you now know, there are also no dedicated Apple discounts for nonprofits.
The good news is, there are plenty of in-kind gifts and software discounts from other tech giants passionate about supporting nonprofits like yours with the resources you need to do more good.
Let’s look at some of the available options out there.
Google for Nonprofits provides access to a plethora of tools and free technology to help you move your mission forward. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Note: You’ll need to confirm that your nonprofit meets the eligibility requirements before requesting a Google for Nonprofits account. Learn more here.
Microsoft provides nonprofit technology grants and discounts on its cloud and AI-powered solutions.
Eligible nonprofits can benefit from grants and reduced rates for various Microsoft products, including Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, as well as Microsoft Surface devices.
Microsoft also gives you access to various online training courses and resources designed to help you make the most of their product offering.
Confirm your eligibility and learn more about their nonprofit technology discounts and offers here.
Apple may support charitable initiatives, but they don’t offer nonprofit-specific discounts or a clear grant application process.
If you’re looking for accessible tech support, programs from Google and Microsoft offer far more structure and transparency.
That said, Apple Pay is a powerful tool for collecting donations – and it’s available for seamless giving when you use Donorbox. Our donation forms make it easy to offer Apple Pay, alongside cards, ACH, and more when you connect Stripe as your payment processor.
Explore all of our fundraising features here, and don’t forget to check out the rest of our Nonprofit Blog for the latest on nonprofit technology and digital fundraising.
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Jamy-Lee Holt