Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award Grant

Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000
Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Summary

The Environment Pillar Award by Honda supports nonprofit organizations and schools in the U.S. focused on sustainability. Grants aim to reduce environmental impact through programs in decarbonization, clean energy, and efficient resource use. Eligible projects must align with Honda's mission and primarily benefit communities where Honda associates live and work. Organizations can apply for up to two grants, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria, including tax-exempt status under the IRS.

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. 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Environment Pillar AwardOnly 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)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