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"Enriching People's Lives." That is the global vision of Nissan and all of its operating companies across the world. Nissan strives to support this vision by not only offering our customers unparalleled products and services, but by improving the quality of life in the communities in which Nissan operates. Nissan's investments in the community include:
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Nissan Neighbors
Nissan Neighbors is an affiliate-wide, community-focused initiative dedicated to
touching lives and improving communities through charitable contributions and in-kind
donations to organizations that reflect the diverse interests of our employees and also
support Nissan's focus areas; Education, the Environment and Humanitarian Aid.
Through its philanthropic efforts, Nissan seeks to reinforce its commitment to corporate
citizenship by making a positive and visible contribution to our American neighborhoods.
Nissan works closely with select groups to determine the best way to advance their
efforts and carefully tailor our assistance to meet each organization's needs.
 HSF/Nissan Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
Nissan-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge Scholarship Program
Nissan North America/Tribal College Transfer Program
Nissan Neighbors Requirements
All organizations applying for funding through Nissan Neighbors must meet the following requirements:
• Have 501 (c)(3) non-profit status
• Support projects compatible with one of the Nissan Neighbors focus areas
• Serve communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations:
Southern California (Location of Nissan Design America)
Middle Tennessee (Location of Nissan North America, Inc. Corporate Headquarters and Nissan North America, Inc. - Manufacturing)
South Central Mississippi (Location of Nissan North America, Inc. - Manufacturing)
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Location of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation)
Metro Detroit (Location of Nissan Technical Center North America)
Funding Cycle
Nissan Neighbors accepts applications year round.
In support of a greener environment, the Nissan Neighbors application process is administered electronically online. In an effort to reduce paper waste, hardcopy and paper applications are no longer accepted.
To apply for funding go to
Nissan Neighbors Grant Application
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The Nissan Foundation
Established in 1992, the Nissan Foundation's mission is to support educational programs that celebrate
and foster appreciation and understanding for our diverse cultural heritage.
The Nissan Foundation will seek Letters of Intent from potential grantees for its 2008 grant year
beginning in Fall, 2007. The deadline for LOI submission is Friday, November 23, 2007.
Requirements
• Have 501 (c)(3) non-profit status
• Support projects compatible with one of the Nissan Neighbors focus areas
• Serve communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations:
Southern California (Location of Nissan Design America)
Middle Tennessee (Location of Nissan North America, Inc. Corporate Headquarters and Nissan North America, Inc. - Manufacturing)
South Central Mississippi (Location of Nissan North America, Inc. - Manufacturing)
Dallas/Ft. Worth (Location of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation)
Metro Detroit (Location of Nissan Technical Center North America)
Funding Cycle
The Nissan Foundation awards one-year grants in June of each calendar year. LOIs are accepted from November-December of the prior year.
For complete information, download the 
Nissan Foundation Brochure.
In support of a greener environment, the Nissan Foundation application process is administered electronically online. In an effort to reduce paper waste, hardcopy and paper applications are no longer accepted.
To apply for funding go to
Nissan Neighbors Foundation Grant Request
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Company-Sponsored Initiatives
Quest for Safety™
Nissan is committed to the overall safety of the general public and child seat safety is one of our highest priorities.
In 1998, Nissan launched its award-winning Quest for Safety™ program. This program utilizes a strategic approach
to inform caregivers in communities with below-average child seat usage rates about child seat safety and the proper
installation and use of child safety seats and booster seats.
Under the Quest for Safety™ program, Nissan has formed strategic partnerships with the YWCA, Puente Learning Center,
Crystal Stairs and Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to offer free community child passenger safety educational
seminars in Los Angeles communities. The 2007 education seminars conducted in Middle Tennessee focused on new
child passenger safety law requiring children to be placed in child safety seats or boosters until age 6 or 60 pounds, and
provided caregivers with a hands-on demonstration on how to properly install a child safety seat or booster seat.
As part of this program, Nissan distributes its Child Passenger Safety Card. This easy referral card uses illustrations to
depict how to properly install a child safety seat or booster. The Card is sized to fit in the glove compartment to provide
easy and simple reference for caregivers.
Prior to 2002, Nissan North America partnered with the "What to Expect Foundation" to distribute various safety materials
including brochures, videos and posters to medical practitioners nationwide and conduct child seat "fitting" clinics
throughout the country.
Snug Kids™
The Nissan Snug Kids™ Child Safety Seat Fit Guide was developed in 2002 as the first safety education program of its
kind. The Snug Kids™ Guide is a resource available on Nissan and Infiniti websites, which lessens the confusion many
parents and caregivers face when selecting the right safety seat for their child. The program is a partnership between Nissan
and participating car seat manufacturers.
For a complete listing of Snug Kids guides
Snug Kids™.
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Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Program
Nissan North America and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are pleased to announce the 2007 Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership
Program. This program identifies and empowers diverse young leaders on US college and university campuses to become strong
and effective advocates for an environmentally sustainable future. This year we will select 16 outstanding undergraduate
students with strong leadership skills and a commitment to environmental progress to participate in the program.
To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at one of the 27 participating universities (see
eligibility requirements). Students must be in their junior year and completing their degree in either the spring or fall
of 2008. Applicants must be 25 years or younger at the time of application and have a cumulative grade point average of at
least 3.25. Students in any academic major and of any nationality may apply. Children of Nissan and WWF employees are not
eligible
The Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Award consists of three components:
• A $5,000 cash award
• Participation in the Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Summit to be held in Washington, DC and Nashville, Tennessee in June 17-23, 2007
• An optional, all expense-paid field expedition to Brazil from July 29-August 12, 2007
About the Program
Recognizing that the future of the planet lies in the hands of talented and motivated students in environment, science, engineering, business, public policy and other fields, Nissan North America and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have formed a new partnership to identify and empower young leaders on college campuses nationwide to become strong and effective advocates for the environment. The Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Program provides tomorrow's leaders with opportunities to learn more about the most pressing issues facing the global environment today; meet with scientists, policy makers, and business leaders addressing these issues; develop their leadership skills; receive hands-on experience in scientific field research; and build a network of peers from around the country in a variety of academic disciplines.
This year through this partnership, Nissan North America is supporting work in WWF priority places including the Rio Negro in Brazil and in the Southeastern Rivers and Streams of the U.S. Last year Nissan North America donated $100,000 to the Southern African Wildlife College to support scholarships for wildlife managers in Africa and supported work in the Namib-Karoo ecoregion in Southern Africa.
The student environmental leaders are: Monique Fahie from Alcorn State University, Clinton Sands from Fisk University, Tremaine Larel Philips from Michigan State University, Gregory Lee and Kali Albright from Stanford University, Gregory Johnson from Tougaloo College, Desirae Early and Ky Ngo from the University of California-Berkeley, Erin Allen and Chris Detjen from the University of Michigan, Morgan Weldon from the University of Mississippi, Erin Byers and Robyn Chaplin of the University of Tennessee, Nicole Leung and Anne Mariah Tapp from the University of Texas-Austin, and Andrew Maggetti from Wayne State University.
For more information. go to
WorldWildlife.org.
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