Googlers Emergency Fund

Geographic Scope: Google workers nationwide

Focus Areas: Supporting workers impacted by the firings after protests over Google's cloud contract with Israeli government and military (Project Nimbus).

Eligible Uses

Worker activists and organizers use stipends to cover:

• Legal fees
• Critical needs (housing, food, healthcare)
• Other costs supporting workplace activism

Additional Support

Beyond cash stipends, recipients receive:

• Strategy and leadership coaching
• Organizing training
• Resources for workplace activism

Note: The Tech Worker Fund Committee will prioritize funds for Google workers impacted by the emergency. However, the Committee may disburse remaining funds in solidarity with other workers building collective power in tech and other industries.

How to Apply

1. Submit online application - Takes approximately 10-20 minutes
   • Can be completed on computer, tablet, or smartphone
   • Can save and return later to finish
   • Do NOT use your work email
2. Application Content - Four questions with 50-word limit each:
   • What is the issue or demand you are addressing?
   • Describe the kinds of activities you've engaged in (or want to engage in) to make your job or workplace better
   • Why are these activities important to you?
   • (Fourth question not fully specified in materials)
3. Supporting Materials
   • Optional: Upload files verifying activism (screenshots, documents, videos, social media posts, etc.)
4. Demographics Section
   • Optional
   • Does not affect application outcome
   • Data used internally and in aggregate only
5. Application Review - Within two weeks of submission, receive decision notice via email
6. Interview - If selected, schedule 15-30 minute phone call to discuss application
7. Final Decision - Within 2 weeks of interview
8. Payment Terms - If accepted, have 2 weeks to accept terms and provide payment information
9. Receive Payment - Typically within 4-6 weeks of initial submission

Eligibility Requirements

• Be impacted by firings after protests over Project Nimbus (specific requirements not detailed in materials provided)
• At least 18 years old
• Have Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Have US bank account
• Individual applicants only (not organizations)

After Receiving Funds

• No reporting required
• Money can be used as you see fit to support needs
• Will receive optional survey 2-3 months after payment
• Stipend is taxable income; will receive 1099 for tax filing

Important Notes

• Do not use work email to protect yourself from employer surveillance
• Funding is for individuals only, but recipients have redistributed funds to other workers or organizations