Gemini for Google Workspace for Nonprofits

[OrkestaiFarm]

Hi,

I help run a small nonprofit and we have used Google Workspace for free. I'd like to add Gemini capabilities and when I asked Gemini about it, it wrote: Yes, Gemini for Google Workspace is available to users with a Google Workspace for Nonprofits subscription, meaning even the free version of Google Workspace for Nonprofits can access Gemini features."

I don't see how to access such Gemini in Workspace for free.

Has anyone in a similar situation succeeded? If so, how?

Thank you,

Josh

[KAM]

@OrkestaiFarm I could have this wrong but I believe the NPOs will get the Core Service of Gemini App which is the website gemini.google.com.  I believe you have to buy the Gemini Add-ons otherwise.  The Gemini App is the chat agent NOT the integrated AI agent throughout Google Workspace.

https://support.google.com/a/answer/15503706?visit_id=638654028109124550-2231484226&p=ai-features-no...

HTH, KAM

[OrkestaiFarm]

Thank you KAM. That confirms my own research.

[Elizabeth802]

which Gemini App would an NPO have to purchase to take notes/transcribe Google Meetings?

[KevinApodaca]

Take Notes for Me is available starting on the Business Standard plan and higher.

https://support.google.com/docs/answer/13952129?sjid=516082539939043911-NC#zippy=%2Cgoogle-workspace...

[GregW]

Just a quick update. The Gemini add-on is now completely unavailable for non-profits. Gemini is unavailable in any format to non-profit Workspace accounts as of January 1st 2025.

[levithan88]

Will it be made available?  If so when and how can I add it to my workspace? 

[KevinApodaca]

See my previous response above

You need a Business Standard plan or higher to use Take Notes for Me.

You should be able to get non-profits discount on those plans.

[MahoneySFF]

I just spent an hour with the support desk, only for them to come to the conclusion that Gemini is not currently available for Non-profit accounts. I'll note that the initial responses were pointing to published Google help articles talking about the availability for non-profit workspace accounts. It appears that there hasn't been an official update posted, or a correction posted to that announcement. 

We also verified that Gemini is not an available add-on to purchase... (at least not for our account.)

We are very happy to have Google workspace for our non-profit. A shame that the Gemini integration a) doesn't exist and b) isn't well communicated. 

[Elizabeth802]

I agree, I also spent a long time trying to figure this same thing out. Equally disappointed that it's not available in our nonprofit workspace. I now use my personal Gmail account to use Genimi. 

[KAM]

@MahoneySFF & @Elizabeth802 this all changed very recently.  See          
https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/01/expanding-google-ai-to-more-of-google-workspace.html

TL;DR: The Gemini Add-ons are gone.  They are now included with Enterprise and Business workspace editions.  You will need to talk to sales about a discount rate on a Business SKU now to get Gemini as I understand it. -KAM

[KevinApodaca]

Hi there, please take a look at the following two links: 

1. this blog was just posted yesterday and details how we are thinking about Gemini in the NPO sector.
2. we have updated our help center article which includes Nonprofits SKU

[jen65]

Also trying to resolve this, I have a NFP client who wants to purchase the Business upgrades for just a subset of their free NFP users, I was told by support that they couldn't use the Admin subscriptions tab as this only allows to upgrade ALL users and was told to "contact sales".  Is using this form the only option to do this ?  https://workspace.google.com/intl/en_au/contact/?source=gafb-home-globalnav-en-AU

[PUVLindern]

It is unacceptable that non-profit organisations are being denied access to the Gemini integrations in Workspace, especially during a time when they are working with limited financial resources.These organisations are dedicated to the greater good and often face challenges in achieving their vital projects due to a lack of resources. They urgently need the significant relief and efficiency gains that Gemini can provide.

Gemini integrations can slash administrative and operational overhead, allowing NPOs to focus on their mission instead of getting bogged down in red tape.It is unacceptable that NPOs are excluded from these advanced tools.We demand an immediate review and adjustment of these access restrictions.It is unacceptable that those with the fewest financial resources should be denied the benefits of modern technologies. An inclusive and fair distribution of these resources is not only desirable, but necessary to make the world of work fairer and more efficient — especially for the actors who form the foundation of our solidarity-based society on a daily basis.

[fmatey]

You're absolutely right.
I'm in a similar situation. We're a non-profit organization, and we don't have access to the Gemini integration with Workspace. In fact, we can't even purchase Google AI Pro with Workspace accounts.
It's a shame we're always relegated to a corner!

[StephenHind]

@fmatey you can upgrade your nonprofits to a tier that offers Gemini and get the nonprofit discount: this will be much cheaper.

[Elizabeth802]

I do wish that Google would add GeminiAI to the non-Profit Workspace
editions. In addition, adding video recording in Google Meet.
I end up using my personal gmail account for Gemini AI and using other
google extensions to record our Google Meet, then another app to transcribe
the video to text then Gemini AI to summarize the text into minutes. It's a
lot of manipulation. I could save a lot of time if we had these tools
within our workspace.



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PSOV Web Manager/Workspace Administrator
(she/her/hers)
Walden, Vermont

[julionovoa]

I totally agree with you: Gemini and recording on Google Meet are two of the most needed functionalities for very small nonprofits.