Qualifications and Requirements for the Google Nonprofit Grant Program

To be eligible for the Google Nonprofit Grant Program, your organization must meet the following criteria:

  1. Nonprofit Status:

    • Your organization must be registered as a charitable organization and recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

    • Be in good standing with the IRS.

  2. Non-Discrimination Policy:

    • Agree to Google’s non-discrimination policy, which states that your organization does not discriminate in hiring, employment practices, or in the administration of programs and services.

  3. Website Requirements:

    • Your nonprofit must have a functioning website with substantial content that aligns with your organization’s mission.

    • The website must not display ads from Google AdSense or affiliate advertising links.

  4. Program Compliance:

    • Commit to managing the Ad Grants account actively, including the following:

      • Maintain a minimum 5% click-through rate (CTR) each month.

      • Utilize geo-targeting in campaigns.

      • Conduct at least one meaningful conversion per month (e.g., donations, newsletter sign-ups, etc.).

      • Have valid conversion tracking in place and ensure your account is actively managed by logging in at least once a month.

  5. Restricted Activities:

    • The following types of organizations are not eligible:

      • Governmental entities and organizations.

      • Hospitals and healthcare organizations.

      • Schools, academic institutions, and universities (Google for Education offers a separate program for these entities).

For more detailed information, please refer to Google's own resources.

Does your organization meet the requirements?