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"Mazda Foundation Education and Literacy Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Mazda Foundation Education and Literacy Grants program is a grant from the Mazda Foundation (USA) that funds nonprofit organizations working in environmental conservation and cross-cultural understanding. The Foundation primarily awards grants to organizations located near Mazda offices in Irvine, CA; Bridgewater, NJ; Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Houston, TX; and Huntsville, AL.
The program is by invitation only with no open application period. Eligible applicants are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the United States. The Foundation does not support fundraising events, capital campaigns, endowments, debt reduction, or foreign organizations.
Award amounts vary.
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Grant Guidelines - Mazda Foundation Welcome. Thank you for your interest in the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. Grant applications are by invitation only; there is no open application period. Grant Guidelines - Qualifications / Restrictions The Mazda Foundation primarily awards grants to organizations located in markets where Mazda has offices (Irvine, CA; Bridgewater, N.
J. ; Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Houston, TX; and Huntsville, AL).
The Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting: Environmental conservation Cross-cultural understanding The Foundation does not support: Fundraising dinners or events Capital building, endowment, or debt reduction drives Organizations without 501(c)(3) designations Requests in foreign countries Grant Application Process Grant applications are by invitation only; there is no open application period.
Organizations that have been invited to submit a grant application and have not recently received funding from the Mazda Foundation may also be asked to submit a formal proposal. Additionally, a meeting between Mazda Foundation officers and the organization may be scheduled.
The formal proposal should include: Verification of Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status Mission statement of the organization Purpose and objectives of the proposed program Detailed outline of the project accompanied by an implementation schedule Proposed budget for the project Plans for evaluating program accomplishments Most recent financial statements Names and affiliations of Trustees of Board of Directors List of major contributors The Foundation Board of Trustees make their final decisions on grant proposals in December at their annual meeting.
Organizations are notified of their status in December/January. Please understand that we are unable to fund every program or organization that requests our aid. This is in no way a reflection on the worthiness of your organization or cause.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Mazda Foundation Education and Literacy Grants is funded by Mazda Foundation (USA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.