Building on a legacy of rural innovation
At Microsoft, we believe in the people of rural America and that technology can enable these communities to take us into the future.
FFA
FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership in the science, business, and technology of agriculture.
National 4-H Council
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
NCW Tech Alliance
NCW Tech Alliance brings people and technology resources together to support entrepreneurs, STEM education, and technology adoption.
Land O’Lakes
Land O’Lakes, one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods.
National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation makes a positive impact on the planet through the work they do to protect forests and grasslands across the United States.
Small Business Digital Alliance
The Small Business Digital Alliance is a new co-sponsorship agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a non-profit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting America’s economic competitiveness.
Building skills for jobs
Learners everywhere can get the skills needed for in demand careers and earn a Career Essentials Certificate from Microsoft and LinkedIn.
Creating tech ecosystems
Microsoft TechSpark fosters job creation and innovation in communities across the US. By partnering to understand the unique challenges of a local area we can explore the solutions, programs and partnerships that will be most effective.
Helping local community colleges
Jobs in cybersecurity are high-wage, high-growth and in demand – across every sector. But we’re currently not training or certifying enough people to meet the growing demand. Microsoft has partnered with community colleges across the country to get people the skills they need.
Digital access in your community
Millions of Americans lack broadband access, especially in rural America. Our Airband Initiative is partnering across the US to extend affordable broadband access to more communities.
Addressing local priorities
Helping communities harness the power of AI
AI offers tremendous potential to empower workers around the world – but only if everyone, everywhere has the skills to use it. Our AI Skills Initiative helps people and communities around the world learn how to harness the power of AI.
Supporting journalists and newsrooms
Healthy democracies require independent journalism and a strong information ecosystem. Our work helps to strengthen local newsrooms and provide security for journalists. Our local pilot programs are helping create new, sustainable business models for journalism.
Tackling homelessness
NeighborWorks America tackles the housing crisis across the U.S. by supporting nearly 250 local nonprofits. But, its outdated on-prem hardware caused regular system outages, limiting partner organizations' important work. Learn about their digital transformation.
Investing in kids’ futures
To help Junior Achievement USA scale to serve even more young people, this nonprofit needed a cohesive technology ecosystem. Learn how their digital transformation is empowering them to share and analyze data, create a better volunteer experience, and more effectively gain grants.
Stories about issues impacting rural America
Learn about online safety
With growing interest in emerging technologies, including generative AI, Safer Internet Day provides an opportunity for people of all ages to engage and discuss online activities and safety.
Preserving and strengthening democracy
Making sure people have the tools necessary to find, consume and share authoritative information is critical to supporting a healthy thriving democracy. Learn about Microsoft’s information literacy efforts.
Meeting the AI moment
This past year was one of technology’s most exciting with the emergence of generative AI, as leaders everywhere considered the possibilities it represented for their organizations. Microsoft is focused on developing Responsible AI strategies grounded in thoughtful innovation.
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Nonprofit grants and discounts
Power your organization with free technology grants and custom-built solutions for nonprofits.
Grow your business with Microsoft 365
Bring your business ideas to life with the tools you need to create and connect.
Achieving more together
We believe that companies that can do more should. Learn about our commitments to ensure the technology we create benefits everyone on the planet, as well as the planet itself.
