FSET Inc is a security-first Managed Services Provider, ISO 27001:2022 certified, serving Canadian nonprofits and registered charities nationwide since 1999. We help mission-driven organisations get more from their technology — including Microsoft 365 at nonprofit pricing.
IT Services and Microsoft Licensing for Canadian Nonprofits
Microsoft CSP Partner
Microsoft 365 at Nonprofit Pricing
Canadian registered charities can access Microsoft 365 at significantly reduced pricing through Microsoft’s nonprofit program — including up to 300 free Business Basic licences and discounts of up to 75% on paid plans.
As a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), FSET Inc provisions and manages Microsoft 365 nonprofit licences on behalf of eligible Canadian organisations. Once your eligibility is confirmed, we handle setup, configuration, and ongoing licence management.
Most Popular for Nonprofits
Business Basic
Best starting point for most nonprofits
Free
Granted free for up to 300 users
- Exchange Online email (100 GB mailbox)
- Microsoft Teams (chat, calling, meetings)
- SharePoint team sites & 1 TB OneDrive per user
- Web & mobile Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Copilot Chat at no additional cost
Business Standard
For teams that need desktop Office apps
approx.CA$4.60
Per user / month, paid yearly (nonprofit pricing)
- Everything in Business Basic
- Desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Install on 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, 5 phones
- Clipchamp video editing & Loop workspaces
- Multilingual app interface & premium Editor
Business Premium
For nonprofits with security & compliance needs
approx.CA$7.50
Per user / month, paid yearly (nonprofit pricing)
- Everything in Business Standard
- Microsoft Intune Plan 1 (device management)
- Microsoft Defender for Business
- Conditional Access & Microsoft Entra ID P1
- Purview DLP, eDiscovery & Litigation Hold
Nonprofit staff pricing in CA$ per user/month on an annual commitment, plus applicable tax. The 300-seat maximum applies across all Microsoft 365 Business plans combined, not per plan. Pricing verified 2026-08-11 against Microsoft’s Canadian nonprofit pricing pages. Confirm current figures at nonprofit.microsoft.com before purchasing.
NOT SURE WHICH PLAN FITS YOUR ORGANISATION? LET FSET GUIDE YOU.
Download our plain-language plan comparison — all five Microsoft 365 nonprofit plans, side by side with FSET’s recommendation by staff role.
Eligibility
Do You Qualify?
Microsoft’s Canadian criteria recognise registered charities, tax-exempt nonprofits, federal nonprofit corporations, and provincial nonprofits. Co-operatives are excluded. Structure is the first gate — your sector and mission decide the rest. Healthcare delivery organisations, government bodies, schools, colleges, and universities do not qualify.
Free Resources
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Eligibility Checklist
Printable four-phase checklist covering Pre-Check, Prepare, Apply, and After Approval.
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Plan Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of all five Microsoft 365 nonprofit plans with FSET’s recommendation by staff role.
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Full Eligibility Guide
Eligibility rules, Goodstack validation, common exclusions, and how to apply.
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Common Exclusions
Canadian Hospitals
The healthcare carve-out in Microsoft’s policy applies to US federal designations only.
Family & Ontario Health Teams
Ineligible on multiple grounds under Microsoft’s nonprofit program criteria.
Co-operatives
Organisations registered as co-operatives are expressly excluded from Microsoft’s Canadian criteria.
Managed IT Services
IT Services Tailored to Nonprofit Needs
Managing a nonprofit’s technology requires balancing tight budgets with real security and compliance obligations. FSET provides the full range of managed IT services — scoped and priced for mission-driven organisations.
Strategy
Strategic IT Planning
We work with nonprofit leadership to align technology decisions with organisational goals — identifying where investment will have the most impact and where cost can be reduced without compromising operations or security.
Security
Cybersecurity and ISO 27001:2022
Nonprofits handle sensitive donor data, financial records, and personal information. FSET is ISO 27001:2022 certified — the international standard for information security management. We implement the controls, policies, and monitoring your organisation needs to protect that data and demonstrate compliance under PIPEDA and provincial privacy legislation.
Licensing
Microsoft 365 Licensing
From eligibility assessment through licence provisioning, configuration, and ongoing management — FSET manages the full Microsoft 365 lifecycle for nonprofit clients at nonprofit pricing through our Microsoft CSP relationship.
Recovery
Disaster Recovery
We put systems in place to minimise downtime and protect critical data. For nonprofits, an extended outage can directly impact service delivery to the communities you serve — a risk that deserves serious mitigation.
Support
Device Management and Remote Support
Intune-based device management, remote support, and endpoint protection for staff working across multiple locations — common for nonprofits operating across rural and remote communities in Northern Ontario.
Community Living
Disability services agencies
Mental Health
CMHA branches & affiliates
Indigenous Nonprofits
Friendship Centres · OFIFC members
Social Services & Food Banks
Emergency food & shelter providers
Community Foundations
Charitable foundations
Rural & First Nations
Remote community charities
Our Clients
Organisations
We Work With
FSET serves registered Canadian charities and nonprofit organisations nationwide.
Contact FSET
Not sure if your organisation qualifies for nonprofit IT pricing? We offer a straightforward eligibility review at no cost. Contact us and we’ll give you a plain answer before you invest any time in applications.
Why FSET Inc
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ISO 27001:2022 CertifiedThe international standard for information security management. Independently audited and certified — not self-declared. -
Serving Canada Since 1999Over 25 years serving law enforcement, healthcare, municipal, and nonprofit clients across Canada. We understand the compliance environment your organisation operates in.
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Microsoft CSP PartnerWe provision and manage Microsoft 365 nonprofit licences directly through our Microsoft CSP relationship — at nonprofit pricing, once your eligibility is confirmed.
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Where We are FromHeadquartered in Kenora, Ontario. We serve clients across Canada — including remote and rural communities where reliable IT support is not always easy to find.
Free Resources
Resources
Three free resources to help your organisation navigate Microsoft nonprofit licensing:
Blog Post
Microsoft Nonprofit Licensing in Canada — Who Qualifies and Who Doesn't
Covers the four ways a Canadian organisation can qualify — not just CRA charity status — plus who's excluded, how Goodstack validation works, and how to apply.
Read the Blog PostChecklist — PDF
Microsoft Nonprofit Eligibility Checklist — Canada
A printable four-phase checklist. Work through it before starting your Microsoft application: Pre-Check, Prepare, Apply, and After Approval.
Download ChecklistPlan Comparison — PDF
Microsoft 365 Nonprofit Plan Comparison — Canada
Side-by-side comparison of all five Microsoft 365 plans available at nonprofit pricing — features, pricing, and FSET's recommendation by staff role.
Download ComparisonEligibility Guide — PDF
FSET Microsoft Nonprofit Eligibility Guide — Canada
Full eligibility guide covering the four ways to qualify — not just CRA charity status — sector exclusions, the Goodstack validation process, and how FSET can support your application.
Download GuideTalk to Us
Whether you're confirming eligibility, choosing a plan, or looking for an IT partner that understands the compliance environment Canadian nonprofits operate in — we're straightforward to deal with and we'll give you a plain answer.
Disclaimer
This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, licensing, or regulatory advice. Microsoft reserves the right to amend eligibility guidelines, validation criteria, grant structures, and program terms at any time without notice. Organisations should confirm current requirements directly at microsoft.com/en-us/nonprofits/eligibility and consult qualified legal or licensing counsel before making decisions based on this content. Eligibility determinations are made solely by Microsoft and its validation partners. FSET Inc makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or current applicability of third-party program requirements.
