How we support eligible non-profit, charitable, and under-resourced organizations with reduced-cost or pro bono certification services.
We believe good management practices shouldn't be out of reach for organizations doing valuable work with limited resources. Where capacity allows, PGCS offers reduced-fee or pro bono certification support to a limited number of eligible non-profit, charitable, and community organizations each year.
This isn't an open-ended commitment — our capacity for pro bono work is limited, and not every applicant can be accommodated. But we review every request we receive.
We generally prioritize applications from organizations that meet some or all of the following criteria:
Registered non-profit, charitable, or community organization with a clearly documented public benefit mission.
Limited financial capacity to cover standard certification fees, evidenced by budget or funding constraints.
A clear, demonstrable need for the certification — for example, to unlock funding, partnerships, or service delivery in a regulated area.
Organizations responding to disaster relief, humanitarian, or public health needs may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Apply anyway. We assess every request individually and would rather hear from you than have you rule yourself out.
Contact us with details of your organization, the certification you're seeking, and why pro bono or reduced-cost support would make a difference.
We assess eligibility against the criteria above and our current capacity for pro bono engagements.
We'll let you know whether we can offer pro bono support, a reduced fee, or — if we're at capacity — point you toward alternative options where we can.
Pro bono and reduced-fee certifications are assessed with exactly the same rigor and independence as any other engagement. Reduced or waived fees never affect the outcome of an audit or certification decision — our auditors' findings are based solely on whether your management system meets the relevant standard.
Ready to apply? Reach out and tell us about your organization — we'll take it from there.
Contact UsGet in touch and tell us a bit about your organization — there's no obligation, and every request gets a real look.