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5 Ways to Apply for an FME License Grant

Learn how students, nonprofits, and others can apply for a free FME license through the FME Grant Program.

Resources shouldn’t prevent you from making an incredible impact. To ensure everyone can access the data tools they need, we are pleased to offer free FME licenses for education, nonprofits, and more. We offer 4 types of licenses through the FME Grant Program.

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1. Licenses For Good – Humanitarian

A humanitarian license can be used for the duration of your project and can be renewed annually to support your ongoing humanitarian efforts. We evaluate applications based on financial need and how your work will benefit society or the environment.

Some examples of projects achieved using an FME humanitarian license:


2. Instruction License Grant

Instructors at accredited academic institutions can receive free licenses for FME Form and FME Flow to educate students. The FME Community and FME Academy are also valuable resources for instructors and students.


3. Student Use

If you are currently enrolled as a post-secondary student and need FME for your studies, you may be eligible for an FME Student Use License.


4. Work Extension

With this type of grant, you can improve your FME skills, further your education, and find new ways to take on data challenges. If your employer has a production FME license, you may qualify for a complimentary FME license to help develop your FME skills.


5. Platform Evaluation

If you just want to explore whether the FME platform is the right fit for your organization or build a proof of concept, you may qualify for a grant! Connect with our team to discuss your needs and learn more about how FME can help.

Get Started: Apply for an FME Charitable License

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