Funding Details and Eligibility Criteria

Honda’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vision is to help people fulfill their life’s potential. We do this by supporting the communities where we live and work through financial contributions and the volunteer efforts of Honda associates.

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation offer funding opportunities for programmatic support. Additionally, Honda corporate offers funding opportunities for community event sponsorships.

Details and eligibility criteria for programmatic support and community event sponsorships are below.

	Programmatic Support	Community Event Sponsorships
Description	Honda and the Honda USA Foundation provide funding to nonprofit organizations and schools to support programs that align with our pillar award categories. Year-over-year certain pillar award categories may not always be open for funding, are subject to change, and in some cases, Honda may extend invitation-only opportunities to select community partners. The pillar award opportunities and application(s) for Honda and the Honda USA Foundation’s 2026-2027 are now available. Please visit the respective pages for the current pillar award opportunities for both Honda and the Honda USA Foundation: View Honda Corporate Funding Opportunities: Education Pillar Environment Pillar View Honda USA Foundation Funding Opportunities: Mobility Pillar	As a company deeply embedded in the fabric of our communities, Honda is proud to support the places we call home. We aim to sponsor community events that celebrate and uphold the rich cultures, heritages, and traditions of the communities where we live and work. By valuing each person’s unique contributions and perspectives, Honda is committed to the collective strength of our communities. In doing so, we strive to be a company that society wants to exist.
Request Timing	Application window: October 1 to October 31, 2025 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on October 31, 2025 Decision notification: Spring 2026	Application open: Year-Round Decision notification: rolling basis *Requests received within 8 weeks of event date are not guaranteed a response
Request Range	$25,000 to $100,000	Up to $25,000
Organizations Eligible	Organizations must be located in the United States and have tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or utilize a tax-exempt, non-profit fiscal sponsor Public school districts, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).	Organizations must be located in the United States and have tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)/(4)/(6) or utilize a tax-exempt, non-profit fiscal sponsor Public school districts, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Organizations not eligible	Organizations that are ineligible for contributions under any state or federal law Organizations with a pending 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity status Political parties, candidates, or campaigns Private clubs, fraternities or sororities Organizations that represent a conflict of interest with Honda Institutions located outside the U.S. or those whose funds are used outside the U.S. Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, family status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law	Organizations that are ineligible for contributions under any state or federal law Organizations with a pending 501(c) tax-exempt public charity status Political parties, candidates, or campaigns Private clubs, fraternities or sororities Organizations that represent a conflict of interest with Honda Institutions located outside the U.S. or those whose funds are used outside the U.S. Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, family status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law
Requests not eligible	For auction/raffle items For athletic teams From individuals To support political parties, candidates, or campaigns Received outside of the online system Programs organized/implemented for religious purposes That do not align with Honda and the Honda USA Foundation’s pillar award categories For funds to be used on completed programs From Honda dealers, vendors or suppliers, their family foundations, or charitable arms	For auction/raffle items For athletic teams From individuals To support political parties, candidates, or campaigns Received outside of the online system Events organized/implemented for religious purposes For funds to be used on past events From Honda dealers, vendors or suppliers, their family foundations, or charitable arms

View Honda Corporate Funding Opportunities.

View Honda USA Foundation Funding Opportunities.

Geographic Scope

Requests for programmatic support and community event sponsorships can be local, regional or national in scope, but must primarily benefit communities where Honda associates live and work. Eligible requests must serve one or more of the following states, where Honda has major operations in the U.S. and a strong community presence:

Alabama
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
South Carolina
Texas

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Please note, funding opportunities are open to communities near Honda corporate operations. Honda and Acura dealerships are independently owned and operated.

Additional Information

Commitment to Transparency

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation are committed to transparency and will ensure that all applicants receive an equal opportunity for funding and favoritism is not awarded to those applicants with ties to Honda.

All publicly available information regarding Honda and the Honda USA Foundation’s funding opportunities is provided on this website. In accordance with company policy, Honda associates are not permitted to advise on request or organization’s eligibility. Additionally, associates cannot recommend specific pillars, programs, or events for your application.

Funding Agreements

If awarded funding, Honda corporate and the Honda USA Foundation expect awardees to execute our standard agreements. Failure to sign the standard agreements “as is” may result in the award being rescinded.

Associate Engagement

Honda actively fosters a culture of community involvement by empowering associates to lead and participate in impactful engagement initiatives. To deepen our impact, Honda exclusively organizes associate engagement opportunities with our funded partners.

Inquiries and Support

We encourage you to carefully review all available information before reaching out to Honda corporate or the Honda USA Foundation. If your question is not addressed on our website, you may contact CommunitySupport@ahm.honda.com. Please note, due to the high volume of inquiries, a response is not guaranteed.