Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) Grants

Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Toyota
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) Grants, funded by Toyota, aim to enhance community well-being and inclusivity. The program supports qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and state or municipal organizations addressing urgent societal challenges. Toyota prioritizes STEM education and workforce readiness, engaging employees as volunteers to amplify their impact. Note that certain organizations, including those not recognized as nonprofits, are ineligible. Grants focus on sustainable, long-term development for under-resourced communities.

Overview

Let’s make an impact – together. About Our Program Toyota seeks to expand access to opportunities that improve people’s lives and create a culture of inclusion—strengthening the communities where we live, work and play. To have meaningful, sustainable impact, we take a holistic approach to investing in our communities. Our efforts go beyond monetary support, amplifying our impact by engaging our team members as volunteers and sharing our Toyota know-how. What We Fund Nationally, Toyota focuses on: STEM Education Workforce Readiness Regionally, Toyota makes contributions to help support the specific needs of local communities. Please note that Toyota entities based in Plano, Texas (Toyota Motor North America, Toyota Financial Services and Toyota USA Foundation) as well as Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center (PEMC) have moved to an invite-only grant application process.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be:Qualified Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationState or municipal organizationsPublic schools

Ineligibility

Toyota does not make grants to the following types of organizations:Those not recognized as Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations by the Internal Revenue ServiceThose that do not comply with Toyota’s Non-Discrimination PolicyThose that serve only their own memberships, such as fraternal organizations, labor organizations or religious groupsAthletic/sports teams and political parties or candidatesPublications, lobbying activities, advertising, capital campaigns or endowmentsToyota does not award grants to organizations outside the United States.