Deadline: Grant applications postmarked or emailed later than July 1st will not be reviewed.
The Foundation only accepts applications from May 1 through July 1 each fiscal year.
The first step in applying to the Mazda Foundation is to review our grant guidelines. Organizations seeking funding should carefully review the Foundation’s grant making guidelines to determine if their project in synchronization with the Foundation’s mission before submitting an application.
The Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting:
- Education and literacy
- Environmental conservation
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Social welfare
- Scientific research
The Foundation does not support:
- Individuals
- Political organizations
- Religious organizations
- Fundraising dinners or events
- Capital building, endowment or debt reduction drives
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) designations
- Requests in foreign countries
Important Dates:
May 1 – July 1: Open period for grant applications submission
July 1: Deadline for receipt of applications *
July 14: Progress reports and new grant proposals due for current Mazda Foundation programs
September: Mazda Foundation Steering Committee meeting
October: Mazda Foundation Board Members vote on new grant partnerships
October/November: Final announcements mailed
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