Google has introduced a heavily discounted “Gemini for Government” subscription plan for U.S. federal employees, offering access to its latest AI tools and cloud services at a symbolic cost of just $0.50 per agency for an entire year. The initiative, launched in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (USGSA) under the OneGov agreement, is aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across government agencies while supporting the U.S. AI Action Plan.
The plan includes Google’s full suite of Gemini AI capabilities, agentic solutions, and cloud services, designed to optimize workflows and improve efficiency for federal employees. By pricing the offering at nearly 71% lower than comparable plans, Google is making advanced AI accessible to government workers at virtually no cost.
In an official statement, Google confirmed that government employees will gain access to tools such as enterprise search, NotebookLM, Veo, and AI-powered agents for deep research, in addition to the latest Gemini AI models. These tools are expected to streamline administrative tasks, enhance decision-making, and support mission-critical projects across federal agencies.
Highlighting the significance of the launch, Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X: “More than a model, it’s our complete AI platform with our latest AI tools, including NotebookLM and Veo, powered by our latest models and our secure cloud infrastructure, at virtually no cost.”
Security remains central to the offering. A blog post from Google Cloud emphasized that Gemini for Government is built on FedRAMP High-authorized infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the strictest federal data protection standards. It comes with integrated safeguards such as Identity and Access Management, AI-based threat detection, SOC2 Type 2 compliance, data privacy protections, and layered threat monitoring, making it suitable for sensitive government operations.
Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum welcomed the move, stating: “GSA appreciates Google’s partnership and we’re excited to add the comprehensive ‘Gemini for Government’ AI solution to OneGov.”
By bundling cutting-edge AI capabilities with secure cloud infrastructure at an almost negligible cost, Google is positioning Gemini for Government as a critical enabler of digital transformation within U.S. federal agencies.
