BSS has been informed that Microsoft is cancelling the grant licensing that gives 10 free licenses to non-profit organizations. Simply, it means that any non-profit organization that has been using the 10 free Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Office 365 E1 licenses will be required to change to a different license type, which may have a fee.
This will take effect on July 1, 2025 with current licensing expiring on April 1, 2026. Microsoft is granting discounted rates for non-profit organizations for their existing licensing options. They will continue to offer up to 300 MS 365 Business Basic licenses per organization at up to 75% off, among discounts of other Microsoft products.
Change licensing at next renewal
If you have been a grant recipient and received 10 free licenses, other licenses will need to be selected for your organization the next time Microsoft licenses come up for renewal. If new licenses are not selected before the renewal deadline, the 10 licenses will expire and you will not be able to use the Microsoft 365 or Office products.
Your Account Manager will work with you before that deadline to review the options for changing to a different license and what those fees will be.
If you have questions about these changes, please reach out to your Account Manager or send a message to support@bssconsulting.com to start the conversation.
