# Amazon Web Services free for open source

What Amazon Web Services gives open source projects, who qualifies, and how to apply. 1 verified offer, last checked 2026-09-07.

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## AWS Cloud Credits for Open Source

**What you get.** AWS promotional credits (valid one year) for open source projects, typically used for upstream and performance testing, CI/CD, and storage of artifacts on AWS; usable on compute, storage, database, and developer tooling services. Over 200 projects funded since the 2019 launch.

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the project; OSI-approved license required. Requires an active AWS account with valid payment method and no outstanding invoices. Preference for projects with maintainers from multiple entities or owned by foundations/non-profits; projects dominated by a single vendor or VC-funded are generally not eligible. Non-OSI-licensed projects in relevant domains encouraged to apply.

**How to apply.** Complete the AWS Open Source Credits application form and email it to awsopensourcecredits@amazon.com; applications reviewed monthly.

Program page: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/opensource/aws-promotional-credits-open-source-projects/

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: 2019 announcement page live; AWS "affirming our commitment" blog post confirms Cloud Credits for Open Source still accepting applications.

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