Programmatic Support- Education Pillar Award Grant

Programmatic Support- Education Pillar Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

The Programmatic Support - Education Pillar Award by Honda aims to enhance workforce readiness in the manufacturing sector. It supports nonprofit organizations and schools focused on hands-on programs in design, software/data analytics, and AI/machine learning. Eligible applicants must be US-based and have 501(c)(3) status. The initiative prioritizes projects that train individuals for manufacturing roles, develop technical skills, and introduce automation to prepare for evolving industry demands, ultimately fostering economic prosperity in local communities.

Overview

Honda Corporate Funding 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. 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, are subject to change, and in some cases, Honda may extend invitation-only opportunities to select community partners. 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 sponsorPublic school districts, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).Geographic ScopeRequests 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:AlabamaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIndianaIowaMichiganNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOregonSouth CarolinaTexas

Ineligibility

Organizations Not Eligible:Organizations that are ineligible for contributions under any state or federal lawOrganizations with a pending 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity statusPolitical parties, candidates, or campaignsPrivate clubs, fraternities or sororitiesOrganizations that represent a conflict of interest with HondaInstitutions 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 lawRequests Not Eligible:For auction items/raffle itemsFor athletic teamsFrom individualsTo support political parties, candidates, or campaignsReceived outside of the online systemPrograms organized/implemented for religious purposesThat do not align with Honda and the Honda USA Foundation’s pillar award categoriesFor funds to be used on completed programsFrom Honda dealers, vendors or suppliers, their family foundations, or charitable arms