What you need to know before you get started
Before requesting a Google for Nonprofits account, find out if your organization is eligible, what you’ll need for verification, and what to expect.
Eligibility guidelines
To be eligible for a Google for Nonprofits account, an organization must be registered as a charitable organization and meet the full eligibility requirements in its country.
All organizations must also be verified as a nonprofit organization by Google for Nonprofits' validation partner Goodstack. Learn more about getting verified by Goodstack.
Your organization is not eligible for Google for Nonprofits if it is:
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All organizations must also be verified as a nonprofit organization by Google for Nonprofits' validation partner Goodstack. Learn more about getting verified by Goodstack.
Your organization is not eligible for Google for Nonprofits if it is:
- A governmental entity or organization
- A hospital or health care organization (charitable arms or foundations associated with healthcare organizations are eligible).
- A school, academic institution, or university (philanthropic arms of educational organizations are eligible). Learn more about Google for Education, Google's programs for educational institutions.
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About the process
Review eligibility
Learn more about if your organization is eligible for a Google for Nonprofits account.
Request an account
Once you have confirmed your organization’s eligibility, request an account.
Wait for verification
Most requests are reviewed in 2-14 business days. You may be contacted for verification.
Activate products
Activate Google for Nonprofits products. Each product needs to be activated separately.
Request a Google for Nonprofits account
Once we’ve verified your organization's eligibility, you’ll be able to activate the Google products that best meet your needs.