Programme discounts and workspace tiers
OpenAI launched the OpenAI for Nonprofits scheme in May 2024 to provide subsidised workspace access for mission-driven organisations. Following pricing revisions updated in February 2026 and confirmed in OpenAI Help Center documentation in November 2026, eligible non-profits can purchase ChatGPT Business Standard seats at reduced rates. OpenAI also allows larger entities preparing for wide-scale rollout to request up to a 75 per cent discount on ChatGPT Enterprise contracts.
The scheme covers workspace tools, collaborative dashboards, administrative controls, and access to OpenAI's advanced models. However, discounts do not apply to all products. ChatGPT Business Premium seats receive no price reduction, and Application Programming Interface (API) usage is entirely excluded from non-profit subsidies. OpenAI does not provide direct financial grants or free tiers under this scheme.
Eligibility criteria and verification
Eligibility is open to registered non-profit organisations situated in territories where ChatGPT is officially supported. OpenAI publishes a list of supported jurisdictions that spans more than 150 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
OpenAI does not evaluate charity credentials directly. Instead, the company partners with Goodstack, an independent verification service that reviews charity registration documents and local legal status. Non-profits must meet Goodstack's verification standards for their respective countries to qualify for reduced billing.
Application steps and data terms
Organisations must apply through OpenAI's non-profit validation form prior to purchase or to adjust existing subscriptions. For new teams, an administrator submits the form using the email address intended for the organisation's ChatGPT Business workspace. Once Goodstack validates the organisation, the administrator sets up the account, and the discounted pricing applies automatically at checkout.
Teams with an active ChatGPT Business subscription can submit the validation form using the email address linked to their existing workspace. Upon approval, OpenAI applies a prorated discount to the current billing period and adjusts future invoices for Standard seats. Non-profits seeking enterprise-scale deployments or requiring Business Associate Agreements must contact the OpenAI sales team directly. OpenAI confirms that customer data and conversations within Business and Enterprise workspaces are not used to train its AI models. No programme deadline is stated on the official page.
