You may be aware that special nonprofit rates are available for some Periodicals and Standard Mail mailers, but you may not know who is eligible for those rates. Nonprofit postage rates are lower than regular rates, but not everyone can qualify. The following information will help you determine if your business or organization is eligible for nonprofit postage rates.

Organizations wishing to mail at nonprofit Standard Mail rates first must be authorized by the Postal Service as eligible. Then, they must make sure that the material being mailed complies with strict requirements for nonprofit rates.

TIPS
-Nonprofit postage rates are available only for domestic mail, not for international mail.
-Please review Publication 417, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility, or get advice from your local business mail entry unit personnel while you are designing your nonprofit rate material, especially if your mailpiece contains any advertising.

Publication 417

To learn more about Standard Mail nonprofit rates, click below.

Who qualifies for nonprofit rates?

How to apply for nonprofit rates

Calculate your nonprofit postage costs

How to prepare nonprofit mail

Quick Service Guide 703, Standard Mail—Nonprofit Eligibility