Get started with Google for Nonprofits

1

Review eligibility requirements

To be eligible for a Google for Nonprofits account, an organization must meet the following criteria:

• Be registered as a charitable organization in a country where Google for Nonprofits is available
• Meet the eligibility requirements in your country

Government entities or organizations, hospitals or health care organizations, and schools, academic institutions or universities are not eligible. 

Learn more

• Eligibility guidelines
• Eligibility guidelines for group exempt, tax exempt and fiscally sponsored organizations

2

Request a Google for Nonprofits account

Once you have confirmed your organization's eligibility, go to Google for Nonprofits and click Get started. If your organization already has an account, the system will walk you through the steps to request access.

Learn more

• Request administrative access
• Video tutorial: US organizations
• Video tutorial: Non-US organizations

3

Wait for verification from TechSoup

Most requests will be reviewed in 2-14 business days. TechSoup will contact you for more information or documentation so they can verify your organization.

Learn more

• Get verified by TechSoup

4

Activate Google for Nonprofits products

Now that your organization has been verified, you can activate the Google for Nonprofits products. Each product needs to be activated separately.

Learn more

• Activate G Suite for Nonprofits
• Activate Google Ad Grants
• Activate the YouTube Nonprofit Program
• Activate Google Maps Platform credits

5

Get the most out of your Google for Nonprofits account

Use the resources below to learn how to get the most out of your Google for Nonprofits account:

• Video tutorials
• How-to guides
• G Suite Learning Center
• Ad Grants Help Center

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