Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Google.org

Google.org is Google’s philanthropic arm, created to apply the company’s innovation, research and resources to social impact. It acts as a global grantmaker and strategic partner for nonprofits, universities, governments and other civic institutions, channeling both financial support and in-kind resources to initiatives that expand opportunity and improve quality of life. Since 2004, Google.org and Google employees have provided nearly $6B in funding and more than $18B in product donations to organizations in over 160 countries.

Google.org structures its portfolio around three main focus areas: Knowledge, Skills & Learning, Scientific Progress and Stronger Communities. Within these themes, it supports projects that expand access to computer science and AI skills, prepare people for fast‑growing, well‑paid jobs, and help small businesses grow. It also funds academic and applied research to address major societal challenges using AI and computing, and backs initiatives that promote online safety, media literacy, cybersecurity and crisis response for vulnerable communities globally.

Google.org combines direct grants, research awards and in‑kind product support. Cash funding is provided to nonprofits, universities and research institutions through competitive awards and targeted programs, including large thematic initiatives such as the global AI Opportunity Fund. In parallel, Google.org offers substantial product donations, notably Google for Nonprofits and Ad Grants, which give eligible organizations free access to tools like Workspace, Gemini, NotebookLM and no‑cost advertising to reach new audiences. The organization also runs Google.org Fellowships, allowing Google employees to work pro bono for up to six months with partners that receive funding.

Google.org emphasizes collaboration with local and expert partners, working with over 3,600 nonprofits, universities and other institutions worldwide. It has issued more than 16,000 research awards to some 1,700 universities and research organizations, and supports programs that have reached tens of millions of learners and jobseekers. Impact reports detail outcomes such as students gaining digital skills, workers trained for new careers, people supported in crises and individuals reached with online safety and media literacy training. Through this blend of grants, technology and skilled volunteering, Google.org plays a significant role in the international funding ecosystem for AI‑enabled social innovation, education, research and community resilience.