Honda and the Honda USA Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Programmatic Funding to Support Nonprofits
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda and the Honda USA Foundation today opened applications for 2027 programmatic funding awards supporting high-impact programs that align with the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vision to help people fulfill their life's potential. All programmatic funding applications from eligible nonprofit organizations and schools must be received by October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, with decisions to be announced in spring of 2027.
"At Honda, we believe every person deserves to reach their full potential," said Marcos Frommer, department lead of Corporate Social Responsibility at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and executive director of the Honda USA Foundation. "Through this funding opportunity, we are investing in programs that expand opportunity and create meaningful, measurable impact in communities where we live and work."
In 2026, Honda and the Honda USA Foundation contributed more than $15 million to organizations aligned with key pillar award categories. For this current cycle, Honda will offer funding opportunities through the Education, Environment, and Traffic Safety pillars. The Honda USA Foundation will offer funding opportunities through the Mobility pillar.
Education
Honda aims to create pathways to opportunity and help people develop the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in an evolving workforce.
Through this award, Honda supports programs that strengthen the future manufacturing talent pipeline by building career awareness, developing technical competencies, and preparing individuals for success in advanced manufacturing environments.
Environment
Honda is driving meaningful environmental progress to create a sustainable society where people can enjoy life.
Through this award, Honda supports community-based programs that advance environmental stewardship focused on carbon reduction, clean energy education, and natural resource conservation. These efforts support healthier communities and help protect the environment for future generations.
Traffic Safety
Honda is committed to achieving zero traffic collisions involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles by 2050, through a human-centered approach to safety.
Through this award, Honda supports community-based programs that build the knowledge, behaviors, and resources needed to help prevent injuries and improve traffic safety outcomes to create safer roads for everyone.
Mobility
The Honda USA Foundation envisions a world where each person is empowered to dream and fulfill their own life's potential.
To advance the joy and freedom of mobility, the Foundation supports programs that seek to remove barriers so that individuals with disabilities can experience greater independence, access, and participation in everyday life. Programs must target and serve individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility
To review eligibility criteria, available pillar award categories, and application instructions, visit the Honda CSR funding page.
About Honda Corporate Social Responsibility and the Honda USA Foundation
For more than 65 years in the U.S., Honda has been committed to making positive contributions to the communities where its associates live and work. The company's mission is to create products and services that help people fulfill their life's potential, while conducting business in a sustainable manner and fostering an inclusive workplace. Advancing its corporate social responsibility, Honda and the Honda USA Foundation support this direction through giving focused on education, the environment, mobility, traffic safety, and community.
Learn more at http://csr.honda.com/.
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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.