$10,000 per month in free Google advertising — for qualifying churches.

This document is a summary of White Oak Media's Google Ad Grant service — prepared to help ministry leaders understand whether this program is available to their church and what it could mean for their reach.

Why this matters for your ministry

Google offers $10,000 per month in free search advertising to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits — including churches — through the Google Ad Grant program. These are real ad dollars that appear at the top of Google search results, at no cost to you.

When someone in your community searches 'church near me,' 'Bible study [city],' or 'where to go to church' — your church can appear first. This is not hypothetical reach. It's the highest-intent audience available: people who are actively searching for what you offer.

The grant has been available for years, but most churches don't know it exists, don't qualify correctly, or let the account lapse. We handle every step — application, setup, and ongoing management.

What’s Included

Full Google Ad Grant application (if not yet approved)

Google Ads account audit and compliance review

Keyword research — church-specific search terms

Campaign setup across all relevant ministry areas

Monthly optimization — bids, copy, targeting

Landing page recommendations to improve conversions

Monthly performance report (plain English)

Ongoing compliance monitoring (Google has strict grant rules)

The Investment

$395/ month

The $10,000/month in ad spend is 100% free — provided by Google.

$395/month is your only cost. The ad budget itself — up to $10,000/month — is Google's money, not yours. Managing this internally requires a Google-certified ads specialist and hours of weekly maintenance; we handle all of it.

A Note on Doing Nothing

Every month without the Google Ad Grant is $10,000 in free advertising your church is leaving on the table. In a year, that's $120,000 in search visibility — reaching people in your community who are actively looking for a church.

About White Oak Media

White Oak Media is a digital agency focused exclusively on churches and mission-driven organizations. We help churches grow their online presence through web design, branding, and digital strategy — rooted in clarity and purpose. Based in New England, we serve churches nationwide.

Ready to Move Forward?

The best next step is a free 30-minute call. We’ll answer your questions, look at your current situation, and give you an honest recommendation — even if that recommendation is to wait.

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Website: https://whiteoakmedia.io

Learn more: Google Ad Grant service page

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Confidential · Prepared March 8, 2026