Today we noticed that the Google team had suspended the Grantspro application.

Grantpro suspended

As most of you would be aware, Google had been offering an additional $30,000USD to eligible charities and non-profits. who meet a certain criteria, including:

  • Conversion Tracking
  • Hitting the budget cap 2 months out of 6
  • Maintaining a 1% CTR
  • Completing an application and use case for increase
  • Bi-weekly optimisation of the account
  • Ongoing relationship with Google including survey participation

It’s not clear why the applications have been paused at this stage, however a similar pause took place in 2013 with applications for the Grantspro program opening a year later in 2014 which enhanced criteria.

All existing accounts will be grandfathered according to Google and for accounts operating on the normal Google Grant program, its a permanent hold for now so make the most of the spend.