NL Consulting · Google Ad Grants · Utah & Salt Lake City

Your nonprofit has $10,000/month
in free Google Ads waiting.

Google Ad Grants gives qualifying nonprofits up to $10,000 per month in free Google Search advertising. I handle the application, setup, keyword strategy, and ongoing management — so you can focus on your mission, not your ad account.

Utah & SLC nonprofits Full setup included Ongoing management No wasted budget
$10,000
Free ad spend per month
$120K+
Annual value per nonprofit
70%
Of grants go unused without help
5+
Years managing paid media

Google's best-kept
secret for nonprofits.

Google Ad Grants is a program from Google for Nonprofits that gives registered 501(c)(3) organizations up to $10,000 per month — $120,000 per year — in free Google Search advertising. Your ads appear at the top of Google results when donors, volunteers, or clients search for your cause.

The problem? Most nonprofits either don't know it exists, can't get through the application process, or burn through the budget on broad keywords that go nowhere. The average nonprofit uses less than $3,000 of their $10,000 monthly budget — leaving $7,000 on the table every single month.

I've managed over $500K in SMB ad portfolios at Pinterest and run paid media for businesses across Utah. I take the complexity off your plate — from the initial Google for Nonprofits application through monthly keyword management and reporting — so your grant budget actually works.

Salt Lake City and Utah nonprofits are particularly well-positioned: low competition on local search terms means your ads go further and your cost-per-click stays well under Google's $2.00 limit for grant accounts.

$120K
Free advertising per year

That's the value of a Google Ad Grant for a qualifying Utah nonprofit — and it renews every single month.

See If You Qualify →

Does your Utah
nonprofit qualify?

Who Qualifies Eligible

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Charities serving Utah communities
  • Food banks & hunger relief organizations
  • Homeless shelters & housing nonprofits
  • Youth programs & after-school organizations
  • Animal rescues & humane societies
  • Health & mental health nonprofits
  • Arts & cultural organizations
  • Environmental and conservation groups
  • Religious organizations with charitable programs
  • Veterans' service organizations
  • Educational nonprofits & tutoring programs

Who Doesn't Qualify Ineligible

  • Government agencies and departments
  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Schools, universities, and academic institutions
  • For-profit organizations
  • Political parties or campaign committees
  • Purely religious entities (without charitable programs)
  • Organizations without an active website
Not sure if you qualify? If your organization is a registered 501(c)(3) in Utah with a working website, there's a strong chance you're eligible. The fastest way to find out is a quick 15-minute conversation. Reach out and we'll check together.

Everything handled,
start to finish.

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Google for Nonprofits Application

I guide your organization through the Google for Nonprofits enrollment and Ad Grants activation — the part most nonprofits get stuck on. I handle the technical requirements so approval happens fast.

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Keyword Research & Strategy

Deep keyword research targeting what Utah donors, volunteers, and clients actually search. Long-tail keywords with real intent — not broad terms that burn budget with no results.

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Campaign Setup & Structure

Full account build-out: campaign architecture, ad groups, ad copy, landing page alignment, conversion tracking, and quality score optimization — all configured to meet Google's grant compliance rules.

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Monthly Optimization

Ongoing bid management, keyword expansion, negative keyword hygiene, A/B ad testing, and budget pacing. I make sure you're spending toward the $10,000 cap on high-intent searches every month.

Grant Compliance Management

Google Ad Grants has strict rules — minimum CTR, quality score floors, keyword policies. I keep your account in compliance so it's never suspended and you never lose access to the budget.

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Monthly Reporting

Clear monthly reports showing impressions, clicks, conversions, and grant utilization. You'll always know exactly what your $10,000/month is doing for your mission.

Built for nonprofits
right here in Utah.

Utah has a remarkably strong nonprofit sector — from the Wasatch Front to St. George, organizations are doing critical work in food security, housing, mental health, youth development, and more. And Google Ad Grants is one of the most underused tools in Utah's nonprofit community.

The local advantage is real. Search terms like "food bank Salt Lake City," "volunteer opportunities Utah," or "homeless shelter Provo" have meaningful search volume but very low competition. At Google's $2.00 CPC cap for grant accounts, your budget goes significantly further in a Utah market than it would in New York or LA.

I'm based in Salt Lake City and work with local businesses and nonprofits across the Wasatch Front. I understand the Utah market, the community, and how people here search for causes they care about.

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Food Banks & Pantries

High-intent searches for local hunger relief drive volunteers and donations year-round.

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Housing & Homeless Shelters

People searching for shelter resources or ways to help are highly motivated to act.

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Mental Health Organizations

Google searches for mental health support are surging — Ad Grants puts you first.

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Youth & After-School Programs

Parents searching for youth programs convert well — especially in the SLC suburbs.

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Animal Rescues & Shelters

"Adopt a dog Salt Lake City" and similar terms drive consistent, high-quality traffic.

Simple pricing for
a $120K opportunity.

One-Time · Setup

Grant Setup

$1,000 one-time
  • Google for Nonprofits application
  • Ad Grants account activation
  • Full keyword research & strategy
  • Campaign build & ad copywriting
  • Conversion tracking setup
  • Compliance configuration
  • Launch & first 30-day check-in
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Bundle & save. Add Google Ad Grants management to any existing NL Consulting retainer (Foundation, Accelerate, or Amplify) and the monthly management drops to $600/mo. Most clients find the grant management pays for itself within the first month of traffic.

Common
Questions

How long does the Google for Nonprofits application take?

Typically 5–10 business days after submission, assuming your organization has a functioning website and active 501(c)(3) status. I guide you through every step so the application isn't rejected for avoidable reasons.

Does my nonprofit need to already have a Google Ads account?

No. We build everything from scratch — Google for Nonprofits enrollment, Ad Grants account creation, campaign structure, and tracking. You don't need any prior Google Ads experience.

What happens if the grant account gets suspended?

Grant accounts are suspended when they fall below Google's minimum CTR or quality score thresholds. I monitor compliance monthly and fix issues before they become suspensions. If a suspension does occur, I handle the appeal and reinstatement process.

Will we actually spend the full $10,000/month?

Most unmanaged grant accounts spend less than $3,000/month because of poor keyword targeting and broad match waste. With active management and a strong keyword strategy tailored to Utah search behavior, we work to maximize every dollar of your grant budget.

Do we need a big website to qualify?

You need a functional website with content relevant to your mission — it doesn't need to be large or fancy. If your site needs improvements to pass Google's review, I can help identify what needs updating before we apply.

Is there a long-term commitment for management?

No. Monthly management is month-to-month — cancel anytime with 30 days notice. That said, Ad Grants performs best with consistent optimization over time. Most clients stay because the results speak for themselves.

Your nonprofit is leaving
$10,000/month on the table.

Let's find out if you qualify — and if you do, I'll handle every piece of it. One conversation is all it takes to get started.

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