For international nonprofits

$10,000/month in free Google Ads for your nonprofit

Google Ad Grants gives eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per month in free search advertising. We handle everything: application, setup, and ongoing management. Based in Austria, working with nonprofits worldwide.

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The program

What is Google Ad Grants?

Google offers eligible nonprofit organizations up to $10,000 per month in free Google Search advertising through the Google Ad Grants program. Your ads appear at the top of Google when people search for topics related to your mission. Whether you're looking for volunteers, raising awareness, or driving donations, Google Ad Grants puts your cause in front of people actively searching for it.

To qualify, your organization must hold valid nonprofit status (501(c)(3) in the US, registered charity in the UK, charitable status under § 34 BAO in Austria, whether association, foundation or non-profit GmbH, or the equivalent in your country). Government agencies, hospitals, and educational institutions are typically excluded. We check your eligibility for free before any work begins.

The program comes with clear rules, set out in Google's account management policy: a click-through rate of at least 5% every month at account level, conversion-based Smart Bidding in every campaign, specific geo-targeting and at least two sitelinks. If the account misses the CTR target two months in a row, Google temporarily deactivates it. That's where we come in.

In numbers

What the program and our support look like

$10k
free monthly ad budget
5+
Grants accounts managed
10+
nonprofit clients served
0
consultation fee
Our services

What we do for nonprofits

Application & eligibility. We verify your nonprofit qualifies, prepare all documents, and submit through Goodstack (Google's official validation partner). The process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Account setup. Professional campaign structure, keyword research, ad copy, and conversion tracking. Built to meet Google's quality requirements from day one so you don't lose your grant.

Ongoing management. Monthly optimization, performance reports, and compliance monitoring. Google Ad Grants accounts require active management to maintain eligibility. We make sure yours stays active.

Strategy & training. We help your team understand what works and why. Optional workshops to build internal capacity so your team can make informed decisions about your digital strategy.

The process

How it works

1

Free consultation (30 min)

We check your eligibility and discuss your goals. No commitment, no cost. If you qualify, we outline the next steps.

2

Application & setup (2 to 4 weeks)

Document preparation, Goodstack validation, account configuration. We prepare your campaigns while we wait for approval so we can launch immediately.

3

Go live & grow

Your ads appear in Google Search. We optimize monthly, monitor compliance, and send you clear reports your board can understand.

Your consultant

Your Google Grants partner

Digitalisierungswerkstatt.at is a digital marketing consultancy based in Austria, specializing in nonprofits and small businesses. Founded by Lukas Tröls, we bring years of experience in Google Ads, SEO, and web analytics to organizations that need professional support without agency overhead.

We work directly with you. No account managers, no handoffs between departments. One consultant who knows your organization, manages your campaigns, and answers your questions. Communication in English or German.

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Questions

Frequently asked

Most registered nonprofits qualify. You need valid charity status (in Austria: charitable status under § 34 BAO, whether you are an association, a foundation or a non-profit GmbH; in other countries: the equivalent nonprofit registration). Government agencies, hospitals, and educational institutions are typically excluded. We check your eligibility for free.
The initial consultation is free. Our management fees depend on the scope of work. The Google Ad Grants budget itself ($10,000/month) is completely free from Google.
Yes. Google Ad Grants is a global program. We work with nonprofits across Europe and beyond. Video calls, shared screens, and regular reports make remote collaboration seamless.
Typically 2 to 4 weeks from document submission to account approval. Goodstack (Google's validation partner) reviews applications within 2 to 14 business days. We prepare everything in parallel so you can go live immediately after approval.
The Google Ad Grants account belongs to your organization. You keep full access and can manage it yourself or hire another agency. No lock-in, no hidden obligations.
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