Microsoft Community Affairs administers all of Microsoft's community investment programs. Founded in 1983, Microsoft Community Affairs was one of the first corporate community investment programs in the high-tech industry. Today, Microsoft is the largest contributor in the high-tech industry and the third largest among all businesses in the United States. Last year, Microsoft donated more than US$61 million in cash and $273 million in software to nonprofit organizations throughout the world.
Ultimately, Microsoft believes that by providing training and tools, we can partner to create social and economic opportunities that can transform communities and help people realize their potential.
Learn more about Microsoft's community investment programs, including Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP), which focus on improving the quality of life for underserved individuals around the world through monetary grants, software, technology solutions, curriculum donations, and employee volunteer hours.
Find out about eligibility criteria and the process for requesting financial and software contributions from Microsoft.
Read the Microsoft Annual Report of Giving and learn more about how our employees contribute to their communities.
Find links to recent press coverage about Microsoft's community investment programs.
Microsoft is proud to partner with nonprofit organizations worldwide to support community-based programs to provide access to technology.
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