"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:
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 Grant Application
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 2012 grant year beginning in Fall, 2011. The deadline for Letters of Intent submission is Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
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
Middle Tennessee
South Central Mississippi
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Metro Detroit
New York
Atlanta Metro
Funding Cycle
The Nissan Foundation awards one-year grants in June of each calendar year. Letters of Intent 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 Foundation Grant Request
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Company-Sponsored Initiatives
Nissan understands that keeping your children safe is your priority and making sure they are safe while traveling is one of our highest priorities. In 1998, Nissan launched its award-winning Quest for Safety™ program and in 2002 launched the industry-first Snug Kids™ program. Nissan has always recognized that the safety of all of our passengers is at the core of everything we do.
Snug Kids™
Not all child restraint systems (CRS), commonly referred to as "child safety seats", fit in all vehicles. Snug Kids™, an industry-first program developed by Nissan, provides installation tips and a Child Safety Seat Fit Guide to assist parents in selecting a CRS that fits their vehicle. Since 2002, Nissan safety engineers have spent thousands of hours evaluating hundreds of CRS by installing them in the rear seats of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles to determine which child restraint systems fit.
Visit the Snug Kids™ website to learn more
Download the Snug Kids™ Safety Seat Fit Guide
Quest for Safety™
Quest for Safety™ utilizes a strategic approach to inform caregivers in communities with below-average child restraint system (CRS) usage rates about child passenger safety and the proper installation and use of CRS and booster seats.
Through the Quest for Safety™ program, Nissan offers free child passenger safety educational seminars to community groups and national organizations. Since 2006, Nissan has conducted education seminars in Middle Tennessee focused on child passenger safety laws, and provided caregivers with a hands-on demonstration on how to properly install a CRS 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 CRS or booster seat. The Card is sized to fit in the glove compartment to provide an easy and simple reference for caregivers.
