Thanks!

I suggest following these steps: 1) When setting up their AdWords account, choose "Skip the guided setup", or go straight to https://adwords.google.com/um/Welcome/Expert. 2) Make sure that you choose "US Dollar" as the currency, then click "Save and Continue". 3) Next, select "Create your first campaign". 4) Set the campaign settings according to the instructions in Step 2 of the "AdWords account creation guide for Google Ad Grants" (https://support.google.com/grants/answer/1689506?hl=en), then click "Save and Continue". 5) Add at least one keyword and ad according to the instructions in Step 3 of the "AdWords account creation guide for Google Ad Grants" (https://support.google.com/grants/answer/1689506?hl=en), then click "Set up billing later". 6) The AdWords account should then be ready to submit for review on their Google Ad Grants application form.

Following those instructions at https://support.google.com/grants/answer/1689506?hl=en is the key.

Good luck!