Microsoft End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF)
Introduction to ECIF
At ACT Solutions & Consulting, we’re proud to be a Microsoft Partner authorized to deliver ECIF-funded projects. We help our clients unlock Microsoft-backed funding and resources that reduce cost barriers, accelerate project delivery, and increase ROI on Microsoft technologies. The Microsoft End Customer Investment Funding (ECIF) program is a strategic initiative that enables eligible organizations to adopt, deploy, and realize value from Microsoft’s cloud and business solutions faster. Through this program, Microsoft co-invests in approved customer projects that drive digital transformation. Cloud migration and modernization to analytics, automation, and AI initiatives are types of initiatives that can qualify. In short, you can achieve more, faster, and with lower upfront costs while being supported by an experienced team that knows how to maximize value within Microsoft’s ecosystem.
Who Can Benefit from ECIF
Microsoft ECIF funding is designed for organizations looking to accelerate technology adoption while optimizing budget and reducing risk. You may be eligible for ECIF funding if you are:
- A mid-to-large enterprise investing in Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or Microsoft 365.
- A team exploring AI, data analytics, or automation pilots using Microsoft technologies.
- A Microsoft customer seeking faster time-to-value from existing investments.
Our ECIF-Funded Service Areas
As a Microsoft Partner authorized to deliver ECIF-funded projects, ACT Solutions & Consulting designs, delivers, and manages initiatives that qualify for Microsoft funding across several key solution areas. 1. Power Platform and Business ApplicationsThrough ECIF support, ACT enables innovation with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. We assist clients in automating workflows, visualizing data, and building apps that drive adoption and unlock the full potential of low-code development. Our projects typically include app modernization and development, workflow orchestration, process automation, and data integration that accelerate time-to-value while building a scalable foundation for value delivery 2. Dynamics 365
Our team delivers Dynamics 365 implementations that improve customer engagement, streamline operations, and enhance field service performance. With ECIF funding, clients can reduce implementation costs while achieving faster adoption and measurable outcomes. These engagements often include CRM modernization, connected field operations, and integration with Power BI or Power Automate to extend visibility and operational efficiency across business units. 3. Data & Analytics Modernization
ACT helps clients modernize their data foundation and gain access to actionable insights through Microsoft’s analytics ecosystem. Our ECIF-funded data initiatives focus on:
- Data modernization and migration to Azure Data Lake, Synapse, or Fabric.
- Microsoft Fabric for unified data movement, governance, and analytics under one platform.
- Power BI transformation to establish consistent enterprise reporting, visualized KPIs.
- Data quality and lineage frameworks to ensure trusted, compliant analytics.
As organizations evolve from analytics to intelligent automation, Microsoft ECIF funding helps de-risk and accelerate AI adoption. ACT delivers ECIF-funded assessments, proofs-of-concept, and pilot deployments that enable responsible, high-value AI integration aligned with Microsoft’s AI ecosystem. Our capabilities include:
- Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services Integration: Embedding generative AI and cognitive capabilities directly into business processes.
- AI Agent Design & Automation: developing domain-specific agents that perform analysis, trigger workflows, or interact through natural language.
- Responsible AI and Governance: implementing Microsoft’s Responsible AI framework for ethical, secure, and compliant usage.
- AI Builder & Power Automate Integration: connecting low-code AI models to drive real-time decisioning and operational efficiency.
ACT helps clients transform the employee experience through ECIF-funded modern workplace and Copilot initiatives. We focus on enabling secure collaboration, intelligent productivity, and workforce engagement through:
- Copilot Readiness and Deployment: Prepare clients for Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and Power Platform Copilot through data, security, and governance alignment.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot pilots that leverage existing content and governance.
- Viva platform implementation to enhance communication, learning, and employee insights.
- Modern collaboration frameworks for Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Microsoft End Customer Investment Funding (ECIF) program provides financial support to help customers accelerate adoption of Microsoft technologies. It’s a co-investment model in which Microsoft funds qualified partners, such as ACT Solutions & Consulting, to deliver approved projects for eligible organizations.
Typical projects include cloud migrations, AI or analytics pilots, modern workplace deployments, business application implementations, and Power Platform automation initiatives all focused on increasing adoption and value within the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem.
Funding levels vary based on project scope, solution area, and Microsoft’s strategic priorities. During your discovery session, our team will help assess eligibility and estimate potential ECIF coverage.
Not necessarily. ECIF can apply to both organizations currently using Microsoft products and those exploring new cloud transformation or modernization initiatives.
Contact our team to discuss your objectives, determine if your project qualifies for ECIF, and develop a plan to secure funding and deliver results.
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