AWS Imagine Grant expands to Canada, empowering non-profit organizations to accelerate their missions

In exciting news for non-profit organizations (NPOs) across the country, the AWS Imagine Grant is now available in Canada, providing these vital organizations with an opportunity to harness the power of cloud computing in their missions.

The grant is tailored specifically for registered charities that are using the cloud to accelerate their initiatives. It’s designed to provide essential resources that include up to $75,000 USD in funding, up to $25,000 USD in AWS Credits, and crucial technical support — all aimed at helping NPOs expedite their projects and achieve their goals more effectively. 

Canadian non-profits can apply for the grant from April 14 until June 2. To apply/for more information on how to apply click here.

We took a close look at the North American NPO sector in a recent study, and found that tech adoption is becoming a priority for those funding non-profits. Funders believe modernized technology, including cloud adoption, is important to overall non-profit organizational effectiveness – meaning the AWS Imagine Grant could be a huge boom to recipients. 

The AWS Imagine Grant’s "Go Further, Faster" award, now available in Canada, aims to support ambitious and innovative projects that leverage cloud technology, encouraging NPOs to think big. 

Recipients of the award in the United States and the United Kingdom have included:

• United Ways of California, which is using generative AI to help the state better respond to disasters like wildfires, floods, and earthquakes.
• The National Audubon Society, which is developing a suite of AI, ML, and LLM-powered tools that make bird identification by sight, sound, or photograph effortless;
• Stop the Traffik, an anti-human trafficking organization that was able to improve the quality and accuracy of its data points;

Canadian projects that qualify for the AWS Imagine Grant are those with the potential to create scalable and repeatable solutions that could impact entire industries or fields. AWS’s goal is to act as a force multiplier for organizations, allowing them to make a more significant difference in their respective sectors. 

"Go Further, Faster" awardees can benefit from up to $75,000 USD in unrestricted financial support, which can be a critical resource for organizations looking to expand their reach and enhance their impact. 

Additionally, recipients will receive up to $25,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credit, enabling them to access a range of cloud services as they develop and implement their projects. 

The AWS Imagine Grant provides valuable project implementation guidance from AWS technical specialists, ensuring that organizations have the support they need as they navigate the complexities of cloud technology. This support provides them with the tools to build their skills and optimize their use of cloud resources. 

Participating organizations also have the chance to engage in AWS marketing promotions, enhancing their visibility and outreach within their communities. 

 The expansion of the AWS Imagine Grant into Canada demonstrates AWS’s deeply held commitment to support the critical work of non-profit organizations in the country.

As technology plays an increasingly important role in delivering services, lobbying for change, and addressing societal issues, the grant can empower organizations to leverage advanced cloud services such as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), high-performance computing (HPC), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The AWS Imagine Grant's expansion to Canada marks a pivotal moment for non-profit organizations passionate about using cloud technology to create scalable solutions and champion their causes.

With the support of AWS, these organizations can see their missions accelerate, paving the way for positive change across not just here in Canada, but around the world.