Maps & Earth Grants for Non-profits

Raise awareness about your cause with Google’s mapping technologies. Google Earth Outreach supports non-profit organizations with software grants for Pro and Premier versions of our mapping products. Eligible non-profits can apply for a grant of Google Earth Pro, Google SketchUp Pro and Maps API Premier.

Many organizations raise awareness about their cause and improve operations with the free versions of Google Maps, Google Earth and Google SketchUp. Learn how to get started with our tutorials.

Eligibility and How to Apply

All organizations must be able to provide proof of charitable tax-exempt status and meet our Policy Guidelines.

In the United States - If after exploring the free products, you still believe your organization would benefit from the advanced features of our products, you should apply to the Google for Nonprofits program by clicking on the "Apply Now" button. If accepted into the program, you will qualify to enroll for Google Earth Pro, Google SketchUp Pro and Google Maps API Premier grants programs. You'll be asked to fill out specific product enrollment forms for each different product.There will be another waiting period (up to 2 months) while your Earth or Maps grant request is being reviewed.

Eligibility guidelines »

To be eligible for a grant, organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status, as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service and meet the other Google for Nonprofits eligibility requirements.

Other countries/regions - We are currently accepting applications from eligible charitable organizations based in:

• Africa
• Brazil
• Canada
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• the Netherlands
• Spain
• Switzerland
• the United Kingdom

Please click on your country or region name above to be guided through the eligibility requirements and application process. If you are not eligible for our grants program because we haven’t launched in your country yet (or for another reason), please fill out this form. Due to the volume of requests we receive, we can’t reply to all requests. We will contact you if we think we’ll be able to make an exception for your use case.

Google Earth Pro for Non-profits

As a part of Google Earth Outreach, we grant Google Earth Pro licenses to qualifying organizations who demonstrate a need for the advanced features of Google Earth Pro. The free version of Google Earth has most of the features that non-profits need to create Google Earth layers. Compare Products.

The advanced features of Google Earth Pro include:

• Movie Maker
• GIS data import tools
• High-resolution printing cabability
• Parcel, demographic and traffic data layers for the US
• Automatic generation of superoverlays for very large image files
• Automatic regioning of large point and vector datsets
• Area measurement

If you do not need the above features, the free version of Google Earth will suit your needs. Download Google Earth at earth.google.com

If you need several licenses of Google Earth Pro for your organization, we prefer that each individual applies for Google Earth Pro separately. However, if a site license makes more sense for your organization, please apply via this form. A site license will allow multiple users to log in with the same login and username credentials simultaneously.

If you need to renew your Google Earth Pro grant, please fill out this form.

If you are not eligible for our grants program because we haven’t launched in your country yet (or for another reason), please fill out this form. Note that due to the volume of requests we receive, we can only reply to you if we’re able to make an exception for your specific needs.

Google SketchUp Pro for Non-profits

Google SketchUp is free software that can be used to create, share and present 3-D models.

Try the free version of SketchUp. Download

Download free 3D models from the SketchUp 3D Warehouse.

Advanced non-profit users of SketchUp can apply for a Google SketchUp Pro grant. SketchUp Pro includes all the intuitive modeling features of the free version of SketchUp, plus exporters for a long list of 2D and 3D vector file formats. Also, generate tabular reports based on the entities in your models. SketchUp Pro also includes LayOut for flexible 2D presentations. Make smarter models with Dynamic Components. Create your own styles using the Style Builder.

Want more information about SketchUp Pro? Learn more

If you'd like to renew your SketchUp Pro grant, please fill out this form.

Google Maps API Premier for Non-profits

Most websites use the free Maps API. Get started using the free Google Maps API.

Not sure if you need Google Maps API or Maps API Premier? Compare Products and read the FAQ.

Google Maps API Premier offers:

• Internal map deployments (e.g. behind a login prompt or on an intranet)
• Higher geocoding limits. For high traffic websites with over 2500 geocode requests per day, Maps API Premier may be the right solution.
• Control over ads and the option for no ads to appear on the map
• Technical Support (however, the support team will prioritize paying customers over grantees)

If your site needs increased geocoding limits, set up client-side geocoding (instead of server-side geocoding). This FAQ article explains how to increase geocoding limits using the free API. If your organization would like to display a map with increases geocoding limits and you already have set up client-side geocoding or you have to use server-side geocoding, Maps API Premier may be the right solution.

If your organization would like to create maps that will not be shared on a public domain, we encourage you to apply for Maps API Premier. Eligible non-profits who are accepted into the program can access the Google Maps APIs (Javascript, Flash, and Static) and Earth API from behind a firewall. An example would be a disaster relief organization who wants to map information that they can't release on a publicly accessible map.

If you need to renew your Google Maps API Premier grant, please fill out this form.