ArcGIS for nonprofit organizations
Esri Nonprofit Organization Program products are licensed on an annual term basis for noncommercial use. Members of the program can get access to the most popular ArcGIS offerings through the Esri Store.
Additional credits
Credits are the currency used in ArcGIS Online to purchase premium services including feature storage, analysis tools, and premium data. Credits are included with every ArcGIS Online subscription. Additional credits can be purchased and added to your subscription at any time.
Frequently asked questions
The Esri Nonprofit Organization Program allows qualified nonprofit organizations to license and use Esri's powerful mapping and analytical tools and authoritative data for a very affordable price. To access ArcGIS for nonprofit organizations licenses, organizations must be deemed eligible for the Nonprofit Organization Program by applying at esri.com/nonprofit.
It is the same software but priced for nonprofit organizations to use for mission-driven, noncommercial projects.
With ArcGIS for nonprofit organizations, you get the latest versions of our software at the advanced license level. By continuing your yearly subscription, you will always have access to the latest and greatest Esri software at a very low price.
A user type is a license type that determines the privileges and access you receive with Esri software. The Creator user type allows you to view, edit, create, and share your content as well as perform the administrative functions for your account.
Credits are the currency used across ArcGIS and consumed for specific transactions and types of storage such as storing features, performing analytics, and using premium content.
With the purchase of ArcGIS for nonprofit organizations, you will be given access to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. There is always new content available in ArcGIS Living Atlas such as ready-to-use, authoritative data layers, curated and prepared for easy ArcGIS integration. Stimulate your creativity by exploring inspiring spatial content from thousands of organizations including interactive maps and apps.
ArcGIS for nonprofit organizations provides access to free training via the Esri Training site. Whether you're new to ArcGIS or a seasoned GIS professional who wants to master the latest technology, we have the resources to help you achieve your goals.
Visit the Esri Training site to see the course catalog and learning plans.
ArcGIS Online subscriptions have the flexibility to grow with you. Users can add more user types at any time.
Requires foundational user type
What does "requires foundational user type" mean?
User types provide a flexible way for people to license the capabilities and apps they need to do their work in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
Every subscription requires at least one foundational user type to activate and administer ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. Creator and GIS Professional are foundational user types.
All dependent user types (Viewer, Editor, and Mobile Worker) must be purchased with at least one foundational user type or added to an existing organization. Dependent user types rely on a foundational user type to activate and administer ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
Add a foundational user type
Creator: Purchasing the Creator user type helps users get started with ArcGIS Online. Create maps, perform spatial analyses, and share results with stakeholders in a variety of ready-to-use apps.
GIS Professional: The GIS Professional user type includes ArcGIS Pro, the world's leading GIS software, and full access to ArcGIS Online.
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