admin Google has removed 58 diversity-focused organizations from a major funding list in 2024. The update, revealed by the Tech Transparency Project, shows 214 total groups dropped and 101 added. The largest group removed included organizations with diversity, equity, inclusion, race, activism, or women in their mission.
Removed groups include the African American Community Service Agency, which supports Black and excluded communities. The Latino Leadership Alliance, working on race equity for Latinos, was also cut. Enroot, which aids immigrant youth with educational programs, no longer appears on the list.
Google stated that the list reflects only contributions from its U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy team. A company spokesperson said contributions change annually to maximize impact. Funding from other teams is not included in this list.
The shift comes amid cost cutting and a focus on artificial intelligence investments. Changing political and legal climates have also influenced these funding decisions. National anti-DEI policies are becoming more common, especially after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in colleges.
The current administration ordered the end of federal DEI programs in January. Federal agencies were told to challenge private-sector mandates deemed illegal. As a federal contractor, Google ended diversity hiring goals to comply with these new rules.
Despite the cuts, CEO Sundar Pichai reaffirmed diversity’s role in the workforce during a March meeting. He said a diverse workforce is essential to serving global users effectively.
One long-term beneficiary, the National Network to End Domestic Violence, was also dropped. The group provides awareness and assistance on violence against women. It had been on Google’s funding list for at least nine years. Records show the group still received $75,000 in 2024, despite its removal from the public list.
Many companies now continue inclusion work under less divisive labels such as “learning” or “hiring.” This shift in terminology allows efforts to persist without attracting political pushback.
The funding changes mark another step in Google’s evolving approach to diversity programs. While public commitments have narrowed, internal leaders maintain that diversity remains a strategic priority.
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