Join GitLab for Nonprofits

Utilize GitLab to scale your nonprofit*

Apply Nonprofit

*The GitLab for Nonprofit Program operates on a first come-first served basis each year. Once we reach our donation limit, the application will no longer be available.

You'll receive

  • Free Ultimate license for a year (SaaS or self-managed) up to 20 seats. Additional seats may be requested but may not be granted.*

*GitLab support is not included with the Nonprofit license.

Nonprofit Program Application

In order to be eligible for the GitLab for Nonprofits Program, each nonprofit must be a Registered 501c3 (or jurisdictional equivalent) Nonprofit Organization in good standing that align with GitLab's Values. A "Registered Nonprofit Organization" is one that has been registered with the local government or authorized agency within its applicable local, state, provincial, federal or national government.

As GitLab generally avoids discussing politics or religion in public forums because it is easy to alienate people with a minority opinion, we also generally avoid partnering with political or religious-oriented Registered Nonprofit Organizations.

Upon acceptance, program members are subject to the GitLab Subscription Agreement. The decision to issue a GitLab Nonprofit license is always at the sole discretion of GitLab.

All nonprofits will be vetted through our partner, GoodStack.

Please follow this link to apply: Apply here

Renewal

The GitLab for Nonprofits licenses must be renewed annually. Program requirements may change from time to time, and we'll need to make sure that returning members continue to meet them.

Before applying for renewal:

  • Check your permissions. The person claiming the renewal for the subscription must be the same person who created the subscription in the GitLab Customer Portal for this institution.
  • If you want a different person to claim the renewal, the existing owner needs to transfer ownership of the Customers Portal account. If the existing owner is no longer able to transfer ownership or renew, please open a support ticket to change the owner of the subscription.

Whether applying to the program for the first time or renewing a pre-existing membership, applicants complete the same process.

If verification is completed, GitLab will send an email with instructions to obtain the license. Please follow the instructions carefully.

Please follow this link to continue with your renewal: Renew here

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