## What are public programs? We're expanding Google Maps Platform and Google Earth availability for Google public programs that support nonprofit, startup, crisis response, news media, and educational organizations. We're committed to developers supporting these organizations and programs. Eligible organizations can apply for Google Maps Platform and Google Earth credits through the following programs: - [Nonprofits](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#nonprofits) can apply for [Google for Nonprofits](https://www.google.com/nonprofits/) - [Crisis response organizations](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#crisis_responders) can learn more about our [Crisis Response efforts](https://crisisresponse.google/) - [News media organizations](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#news_media_organizations) can learn more about the [Google News Initiative](https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/) - [Startup organizations](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#startups) can apply to the [Google Cloud Startup Program](https://cloud.google.com/developers/startups/) - [Faculty at educational organizations and university-affiliated researchers](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#faculty) can apply for [Google Cloud teaching credits](https://edu.google.com/programs/credits/teaching/?modal_active=none) - [Transit agencies](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#transit_agencies) can apply for [Google Maps Platform credits](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/application/transit) - [Google Maps Platform Innovators](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/public-programs.md.txt#innovators) credits Each Google Maps Platform SKU provides a specific amount of free monthly usage, shown in the [pricing list](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/pricing.md.txt) and described in [Google Maps Platform billing](https://developers.google.com/maps/billing-and-pricing/billing). ## Nonprofits ### Details If you're a verified [Google for Nonprofits](https://www.google.com/nonprofits/) organization, you can apply to receive additional credits for use against Google Maps Platform usage starting at $250 per month and Google Earth starting at $75 per month. You must have the authority to accept the [Google Maps Core Services License Agreement](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/) and the [Google Maps Platform credits policy](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/notices/) on behalf of your nonprofit organization. ### Eligibility You must be signed up with Google for Nonprofits and signed in to your account in order to apply for additional Google Maps Platform credits. - [Eligibility criteria](https://www.google.com/nonprofits/eligibility/) - [Countries available](https://support.google.com/nonprofits/answer/1614602) ### Sign up 1. Sign up for a [Google for Nonprofits](https://www.google.com/nonprofits/) account. 2. Sign in to your Google for Nonprofits account. 3. [Activate Google Maps Platform credits](https://support.google.com/nonprofits/answer/3367237) 4. Complete the Google Maps Platform credits application for nonprofits. You must have administrator access to your nonprofit organization's billing account to complete the application. ## Crisis responders ### Details If you're a developer or organization responding to a crisis, you can apply to receive Google Maps Platform and Google Earth credits for your project. You must have the authority to accept the [Google Maps Core Services License Agreement](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/) and the [Google Maps Platform credits policy](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/notices/) on behalf of your organization. ### Sign up 1. See Google's work with [crisis responders](https://crisisresponse.google/). 2. [Complete the Google Maps Platform credits application for crisis responders](https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credits/application/crisis-response) . ## News media organizations ### Details If you're a verified journalist or news media organization, you can apply to receive Google Maps Platform credits, starting at $250 per month, or Google Earth credits, starting at $75 a month. You must have the authority to accept the [Google Maps Core Services License Agreement](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/) and the [Google Maps Platform credits policy](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/notices/) on behalf of your organization. ### Eligibility You must be an organization whose primary mission is journalism in order to apply for Google Maps Platform news media credits. ### Sign up 1. See Google's work with [news media organizations](https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/). 2. [Complete the Google Maps Platform credits application for news media organizations](https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credits/application/media). ## Startups ### Details Verified [Google Cloud startups](https://cloud.google.com/developers/startups/) can apply to receive Google Maps Platform credits. Applicants must have the authority to accept the [Google Maps Core Services License Agreement](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/) and the [Google Maps Platform credits policy](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/notices/) on behalf of your organization. ### Eligibility You must be approved for the Google for Startups: Cloud Program to apply for Google Maps Platform startup credits. 1. [Check the qualifications](https://cloud.google.com/startup/benefits) for the Google for Startups: Cloud Program and apply. 2. Once you have received approval for the Google for Startups: Cloud Program, [complete the Maps Credits application form](https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credits/application/startups). ## Faculty ### Details Faculty at higher learning institutions and university-affiliated researchers can apply for credits to teach courses. Interested students can encourage their faculty members to apply for credits to use in their next course. See [program FAQs](https://edu.google.com/programs/faqs#teaching-credits). ### Sign up 1. See Google's work with [teaching faculty](https://edu.google.com/programs/faculty/?modal_active=none) 2. [Complete the Google Cloud credits application for faculty](https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credits/application/edu). ## Transit Agencies ### Details Verified transit agencies can apply to receive Google Maps Platform credits, starting at $1000 per month. Applicants must have the authority to accept the [Google Maps Core Services License Agreement](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/) and the [Google Maps Platform credits policy](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/notices/) on behalf of your organization. ### Eligibility You must be a verified transit agency in order to apply for Google Maps Platform transit agency credits. ### Sign up 1. [Follow the steps](https://developers.google.com/maps/get-started.md.txt) to get started and enable billing with Google Maps Platform. 2. [Complete the Google Maps Platform credits application for transit agency organizations](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/credits/application/transit). ## Google Maps Platform Innovators The Innovators Credits Program is designed to support developers leveraging Google Maps Platform. This program provides credits to help offset usage costs for eligible projects, fostering innovation and development within our ecosystem. Eligibility for the Innovators Credits Program is determined based on various factors, including the nature of your project, its alignment with Google Maps Platform initiatives, and your engagement with our developer community through the Google Maps Platform Innovators early testing and feedback program. Users can't directly apply for these credits, but may be eligible if selected to participate in an active feedback and testing opportunity.