[Yandex Cloud documentation](../../index.md) > [Yandex Cloud partner program](../index.md) > FAQ > Initial grant

# Initial grant

#### What is the initial grant? {#start-grant}

The initial grant enables you to gain hands-on experience with Yandex Cloud without paying for the resources you consume. The grant is issued automatically as soon as you create your first partner [billing account](../../billing/concepts/billing-account.md) or get your customer billing account verified. You can read more about the grants in [this article](../../billing/concepts/bonus-account.md).

#### How do I get the initial grant for an already activated partner account? {#connected-accounts}

You get your initial grant when you activate your first billing account. It cannot be issued for any previously activated accounts. Use [Additional grants within the partner program](additional-grants.md) if required.

#### How do I activate the initial grant for new partner accounts? {#new-accounts}

The initial grant will be issued automatically as soon as you create your first partner billing account. You cannot get the initial grant for additional billing accounts. Use [Additional grants within the partner program](additional-grants.md) if required.

#### How do I get the initial grant if I connect a customer under the partner program and create a subaccount? {#client-connection}

You get the initial grant only when creating the first and main customer billing account. No initial grants are issued for subaccounts. Use [Additional grants within the partner program](additional-grants.md) if required.