Honda USA Foundation Funding

The Honda USA Foundation gives back to the communities where our associates live and work through programmatic grant opportunities.

Details and eligibility criteria for programmatic support are below.

	Programmatic Support
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 and are subject to change. Full details of the pillar award categories will be made available each fall when the program application opens. The pillar award opportunities and application for the Honda USA Foundation’s 2026-2027 Funding Cycle are now available.
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: Spring 2026
Request Range	$25,000 to $100,000 range
Pillar Award Opportunity	Mobility Pillar Award: The Honda USA Foundation envisions a world where each person is empowered to dream and fulfill their own life’s potential. We are seeking to fund programs that remove barriers and expand access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that the joy and freedom of mobility can be experienced by all. Applications for education, awareness, and infrastructure programs may include: Therapeutic or adaptive programs Comprehensive care programs Mobility modifications, accommodations, and assistive technology For Education and Environment Pillar Award opportunities, please visit Honda Corporate Funding page.
Number of Applications	Organizations can submit up to 2 program applications; however, the applications cannot be for the same program
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 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
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

Access Eligibility Quiz/Application

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

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Geographic Scope

Requests for programmatic support 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.