Microsoft and its employees have long recognized the importance of supporting our local communities. Each year, the company contributes tens of millions of dollars in cash and hundreds of millions of dollars in software to thousands of nonprofit organizations. As a part of Microsoft's commitment to communities around the world, the Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) program focuses on partnering with others to provide technology skills for underserved young people and adults through Community-Based Technology and Learning Centers (CTLCs) worldwide. As with all Microsoft locations, the Southwest District (Arizona, New Mexico, and Las Vegas) is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations within the community, and welcomes requests for support from eligible nonprofits.
How to Inquire About Funding
If your nonprofit is located within Arizona, New Mexico, or Las Vegas, and you are interested in receiving financial support from Microsoft, please review our program eligibility guidelines first. If your organization meets the eligibility criteria, contact the district Community Affairs Manager at (602) 776-3650 for application information.
How to Inquire About Software Donations
All software donation requests within the United States are handled by our nonprofit partner, TechSoup. Eligible organizations may make one donation request each year. There is no membership fee to access TechSoup, but a small administrative fee from TechSoup will apply to each order.
Programs Supported Within This District
Recent Microsoft community efforts within the Southwest District include:
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Explora Science Center and Children's Museum—Albuquerque, NM. Explora's mission is to create opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology, and art. With a grant from Microsoft, Explora will establish ExploraNet, a mobile community technology center. ExploraNet will be the only facility in metropolitan Albuquerque offering low-cost computer and IT-related education services.
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Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association—Phoenix, AZ. The association supports working poor and families by providing quality affordable housing and on-site leadership development opportunities. A Microsoft grant supports the establishment of the association's fifth community technology center, in the association's new north Phoenix apartment community. The center will offer low- and moderate-income individuals computer basics, Internet, and other training. Additionally, youth programs will support in-school learning and a youth computer club.
Find More Information and Other Microsoft Locations
If your organization is located outside of this district, contact the U.S. office nearest you, or one of our worldwide locations.
To provide feedback or make general inquiries about Microsoft giving, contact the corporate Community Affairs Team via our Web form.
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