Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued

As a CSP partner supporting multiple nonprofit organizations, I want to express my strong concern and disappointment regarding the discontinuation of the Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant.

This change disproportionately impacts small nonprofits—many of whom rely on the full Office desktop apps, Intune, and security features included in Business Premium to operate effectively. These organizations often have little to no IT budget, and this grant has been a critical enabler of their digital transformation.

While Microsoft frames this as a move toward alignment and sustainability, the reality is that it introduces significant new costs for nonprofits that are already stretched thin. For many of my clients, this is not just a licensing change—it’s a potential disruption to their mission-critical operations.

I urge Microsoft to reconsider this decision or at least provide:

• A longer transition period
• A reduced-cost SKU with Office desktop apps for small nonprofits
• More transparent communication and support for partners managing these transitions

I’m also interested in collaborating with other partners to submit collective feedback or an open letter. If you're in the same position, please reply or connect.

Let’s advocate together for the nonprofits we serve.