Honda Corporate Funding

Honda

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 offers funding opportunities for programmatic support and 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 for Honda’s 2026-2027 Funding Cycle are now available.	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.
Application 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: following Spring 2026	Application open: Year-Round Decision notification: rolling basis *Requests received within 8 weeks of event date are not guaranteed a response
Pillar Award Opportunities	For the 2026–2027 Funding Cycle: Honda Corporate is offering funding opportunities only in the Education and Environment pillars. The Honda USA Foundation is offering funding in the Mobility pillar. To apply for the Mobility Pillar Award, please visit the Honda USA Foundation Funding page. Education Pillar Award: As Honda strives to cultivate a future-ready workforce, we are seeking to support hands-on programs that provide manufacturing industry-relevant workforce pipeline initiatives focused on design, software/data analytics and artificial intelligence/machine learning/automation. Our overarching goal is to inspire the next generation, fostering a resilient and innovative workforce that will drive our future success and contribute to economic prosperity within our communities where we live and work. Only programs that strengthen the manufacturing workforce pipeline by preparing individuals for current operations and future innovations will be considered. Priority will be given to programs that: Train for manufacturing roles such as machine operators, equipment technicians, and maintenance specialists – supporting immediate and future production needs. Develop technical skills in mechanical/electrical design, systems optimization, and data analytics – applicable to today’s operations and foundational for future technologies. Introduce automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance current systems while building readiness for evolving manufacturing environments. Environment Pillar Award: Honda is working to reduce our environmental impact, which is central to our sustainability vision. Our approach focuses on three key areas: decarbonizing our products and operations, using clean energy, and using natural resources efficiently. Through education, awareness, and infrastructure programs, we are seeking to support programs within our communities that share our mission to protect the health of our planet. Only programs that directly address the following key focus areas will be considered: Decarbonization (e.g., energy efficiency and/or upgrades, reforestation/tree planting, greenspace) Clean Energy (e.g., onsite solar and/or wind installation) Efficient Use of Natural Resources (e.g., changing to and using more sustainable materials, recycling, repurposing, composting, food recovery, water intake reduction, zero waste)	Not Applicable
Request Range	$25,000 to $100,000	Up to $25,000
Number of Applications	Organizations can submit up to 2 program applications; however, the applications cannot be for the same program	Organizations can submit multiple community event sponsorship applications; however, applications cannot be for the same event
Organization Eligibility	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 items/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

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Upon review of all eligibility content on this page, prospective applicants must first complete the Eligibility Quiz in order to access the Program and Community Eveny Sponsorship applications.

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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.