The Microsoft Software Donation program provides nongovernmental organizations (NGOs, also known as nonprofit organizations) with software that helps you operate with greater efficiency and effectiveness. To determine if this program is right for you, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Determine Eligibility
Please review these guidelines to help you determine if your organization is eligible to participate in the Microsoft Software Donation program. Final eligibility is determined at time of application, so the following guidelines provide a general overview of which organizations may be eligible for donations.Eligible OrganizationsAll nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that hold charitable status in your country (equivalent to the 501(c)(3) status as determined by the United States Internal Revenue Service) are eligible to participate in this program. Eligible organizations operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a mission to benefit the local community that could include, but is not limited to, the following.

• Providing relief to the poor
• Advancing education
• Improving social welfare
• Preserving culture
• Preserving or restoring the environment

Ineligible OrganizationsThe following organizations are not eligible to participate in the program.

• NGOs without the proper charitable status in their countries
• Individuals
• Private foundations
• Government organizations
• Educational institutions
• Healthcare organizations. Exception: Certain health clinics that provide services for free or on an ability-to-pay basis may be eligible.
• Amateur or professional sports organizations
• Political, labor, or fraternal organizations
• Religious organizations. Exception: Separate charitable entities with a secular community service or project may be eligible.

Additional Software Programs If your organization is not eligible for the Microsoft Software Donation program, the following resources may provide appropriate solutions for your needs.

• Microsoft Charity Open License Program Learn how qualified charitable organizations can receive discounted software licenses.
  
• Microsoft Government Licensing Read about Microsoft sales and software licensing programs for federal, state, and local governments.
  
• Microsoft EducationFind academic software licensing programs and other resources for educators, students, and administrators.
• Microsoft HealthcareLearn about software licensing programs for healthcare providers.

Click here to continue to Step 2: Plan
Click here to continue to Step 3: Apply

Info source:
http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/CommunityInvestment/NGO/en/us/softwareGrants.mspx#c2