Education Grants

Education Grants from the American Honda Foundation fund high-impact programs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and environmental education for youth and communities across the United States. Awards range from $20,000 to $75,000 and are available to 501(c)(3) public charities, public school districts, and private or public elementary and secondary schools.

The application window opens each fall, with decisions announced the following spring. Details on the 2027-2028 funding cycle will be available in fall 2026. Honda's programmatic funding supports organizations aligned with its Pillar Awards, and in some cases Honda may extend invitation-only opportunities to select community partners.

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toString()"> Honda corporate and the Honda USA Foundation provide funding to nonprofit organizations and schools to support high impact programs that align with our Pillar Awards. Year-over-year certain Pillar Awards 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 application window for programmatic funding opens each fall with decisions announced the following spring. Our programmatic funding application is currently closed. Details on available Pillar Award opportunities for the 2027-2028 Funding Cycle will be available in the fall of 2026.

Please check back then for updates. Application window opens: Fall 2026 Decision notifications: Spring 2027 span:last-child]:ring-2 focus-visible:[&>span:last-child]:ring-black focus-visible:[&>span:last-child]:ring-offset-0 transition-colors" :class="open ? '[&_h3]:text-csr-black' : ''" @click="open = !

open" :aria-expanded="open. toString()"> Community Event Sponsorship Funding As a company deeply rooted in the communities we serve, Honda is proud to sponsor community events that celebrate and uphold the rich cultures, heritages, and traditions of the communities where we live and work. 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 window: The Community Event Sponsorship application is open year‑round; however, it is subject to temporary closure for scheduled maintenance or due to business conditions. Please refer to the website for the most up‑to‑date status.

Decision Notification & Timing: Funding decisions are made on a rolling basis. To ensure adequate review time, applications must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the event date . Requests submitted fewer than 8 weeks before the event date are not guaranteed a response.

Supported Events: Honda generally supports community festivals, parades and similar events that celebrate the communities where we live and work. Honda is not accepting applications for new seated event requests (e.g., galas and luncheons). Seated events previously supported by Honda may continue to be considered but are not guaranteed.

Geographic Scope: Events must take place in one of Honda’s designated counties. Please review the Eligible County List. Request Range: Up to $25,000 Additional Information: Organizations may submit applications for multiple events throughout the year; however, to ensure proper evaluation, each application must correspond to a single event.

Applications that include more than one event will not be accepted. span:last-child]:ring-2 focus-visible:[&>span:last-child]:ring-black focus-visible:[&>span:last-child]:ring-offset-0 transition-colors" :class="open ? '[&_h3]:text-csr-black' : ''" @click="open = !

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toString()"> To be considered, organizations must meet the following requirements: Organizations must be located in the United States Organizations must meet one of the two classifications: Hold nonprofit tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or utilize a tax-exempt, non-profit fiscal sponsor For Community Event Sponsorships, applications are also accepted from organizations with 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) status.

Schools and school districts as listed by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Organizations Not Eligible The following types of organizations are not eligible for funding: Organizations 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 Organizations 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 The following types of requests will not be considered: Requests for auction or raffle items Requests to support athletic teams Requests from individuals Request to support political parties, candidates, or campaigns Requests submitted outside of the online system Request for programs or events that are organized or implemented for religious purposes 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: For Community Event Sponsorship requests, events must take place in one of Honda’s designated counties (please review the Eligible County List. ) span:last-child]:ring-2 focus-visible:[&>span:last-child]:ring-black focus-visible:[&>span:last-child]:ring-offset-0 transition-colors" :class="open ?

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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. 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. 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.

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.

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