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Invitation-only; final decisions made in December at annual board meeting; notifications in December/January
Mazda Foundation (USA) Grant is an invitation-only grant program from the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. that funds nonprofit programs promoting environmental conservation, cross-cultural understanding, and workforce development. The foundation primarily awards grants to organizations located in markets where Mazda has offices, including Irvine, CA; Bridgewater, NJ; Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Houston, TX; and Huntsville, AL.
Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; there is no open application period and grant applications are by invitation only. Organizations that have not recently received Mazda Foundation funding and receive an invitation may be asked to submit a formal proposal.
The application deadline is July 1, 2026.
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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.
We sincerely appreciate all the good work you’re doing.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was July 1, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Mazda Foundation (USA) Grant - Workforce Development is funded by Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.. 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.
The solicitation lists 9 required documents: IRS 501(c)(3) verification, Mission statement, Purpose and objectives, Detailed project outline with implementation schedule, Proposed budget, and Program evaluation plans, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.