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Community and Philanthropy

"Enriching people's lives" – this is the global vision of Nissan and all of its operating companies across the world. Nissan supports its vision by offering customers unparalleled products and services and by improving the quality of life in the communities where it operates. Learn more about Nissan’s latest efforts by visiting Nissan Philanthropy.

Since 1992, the Nissan Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to 150+ organizations promoting respect and understanding among cultural and ethnic groups. Nissan Foundation grants are awarded annually to support organizations educating our world on the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive society.

Nissan Neighbors accepts grant applications throughout the year for projects that are community-led initiatives working in three focus areas: education, the environment, and humanitarian aid.

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The Nissan Foundation: 30+ years of support

The mission of the Nissan Foundation – to build community by valuing culture diversity - is as relevant today as it was in 1992, when it was founded. Formed in response to the civil unrest that occurred near Nissan North America’s then U.S. sales operations in Southern California following the Rodney King trial verdict, the Nissan Foundation has annually awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to nonprofit organizations that support the Foundation’s mission.

31

Years

150+

nonprofits supported

7

communities

$15+

million in donations

Nissan Foundation grant recipients

For the 2023 grant cycle, the Nissan Foundation reviewed letters of intent and proposals from nonprofits in seven U.S. states where Nissan has an operational presence.

2023 Grant Recipients

California

Autry Museum of the American West, "Native Voices at the Autry and American Indian Arts Marketplace" ($15,000)
Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum, "Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum Program" ($20,000)
The Fowler Museum at UCLA, "Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora: Sacred Arts of the Yoruba Atlantic educational programs and digital resources" ($30,000)
Japanese American National Museum, "Family Festivals and School Visits Program" ($40,000)
USC Asia Pacific Museum, "School Tours and Distance Learning Programs" ($15,000)
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, "Stories of Us Gathering Program Series" ($10,000)
The Museum of Us, "Race: Are We So Different? Workshops" ($15,000)

Georgia

Atlanta History Center, "Juneteenth 2024 Community Day and Free Admission Weekend" ($50,000)
Catholic Charities of Atlanta, "Refugee Education and Engagement Project" ($10,000)
Fernbank, "Winter Wonderland: Celebrations and Traditions Around the World" ($25,000)

Michigan

Arab American National Museum, "AANM 2023-24 Public and Educational Programming Series" ($30,000)
Detroit Educational Television Foundation, "Stronger Together: One Detroit, Many Voices" ($50,000)
The Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit, "Religious Diversity Journeys: An Interfaith Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education Program" ($40,000)
Zekelman Holocaust Center, "Holocaust Education Summer Academy Professional Development Series for Educators" ($30,000)

Mississippi

Foundation for Mississippi History, "Two Mississippi Museums School Visits Program" ($50,000)
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, "Exploring the Soul of the Movement Education Workshops and Resources and Black History Month Free Admission Days" ($50,000)

New York

Brooklyn Children's Museum, "Cultural Festivals" ($15,000)
Children's Museum of Manhattan, "Gateway to World Cultures Program Series" ($25,000)
Jewish Children's Museum, "Public School Initiative: Bridging Diversity through Respect Programming" ($30,000)
The Jewish Museum, "Movies That Matter: Film Screenings for Schools" ($25,000)
Narrative 4, "The Story Exchange: Building Empathy Among NYC Youth" ($15,000)
One to World Inc., "Cultural Understanding Programs" ($30,000)
Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, "Talking about Difference: Skills for Engaging Difficult Conversations about Respect, Inclusion and Justice for Educator Advisory Board" ($35,000)

Tennessee

American Association of State and Local History, "Making History Matter Tennessee Training Program" ($49,797)
Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, "Celebrate Chinese New Year in Nashville with CAAN" ($9,000)
Discovery Center, "Kids First Free Cultural Days and Outreach Initiative" ($70,000)
Frist Art Museum, "Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage Exhibition and Related Education and Community Engagement Programs" ($30,000)
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, "Reaching Underserved Girls – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative" ($75,000)
Global Education Center, "Passport to Understanding School Outreach" ($25,000)
Nashville Public Library Foundation, "Conversations @NPL Program Series" ($50,000)
Nashville Public Television, "2023-24 ‘Next Door Neighbors' Documentary Series" ($75,000)
Native American Indian Association of Tennessee, "42nd Annual Tennessee Indian Education Pow Wow and Arts & Crafts Demonstration Village" ($20,000)
Oasis Center, "Building Bridges: Inclusion, Identity, and Leadership Program for Youth" ($50,000)
STARS Nashville, "Promoting Respect & Understanding to Support a Diverse & Inclusive Society Program for Youth" ($25,000)
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, "InterNASHional Night Market: Celebrating Nashville's Diverse Immigrant and Refugee Communities Through Culinary Traditions" ($25,000)
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, "Stand Against Injustice Lunch & Learn Series" ($25,000)

Texas

Artes de la Rosa, "Celebración de Artes y Cultura Free Festivals" ($30,000)
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, "Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow Special Exhibition and Education Programs" ($30,000)

Nissan Foundation Requirements

The Nissan Foundation awards grants annually. The 2024 grant cycle will begin in October 2023 with consideration given to projects that occur between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, among other criteria. Letters of intent will be accepted October 9 – November 3, 2023. Please check back for additional details.

How to apply

All organizations applying for grants through the Nissan Foundation must meet the following requirements:

Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Demonstrate experience with populations served
Have been in existence for more than three years
Serve communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations:
- Southern California
- Middle Tennessee
- Central Mississippi
- Dallas/Ft. Worth
- Detroit
- New York
- Atlanta

In addition, all projects must meet the following criteria:

Reflect the mission and core values of the Foundation
Demonstrate creative and replicable solutions
Establish clear methodology for measuring results

Small gifts, big differences

Nissan Neighbors

Nissan Neighbors is a community-focused initiative dedicated to improving communities through charitable contributions and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations working in three focus areas: education, the environment and humanitarian aid.

Nissan Neighbors Requirements

Nissan Neighbors Program is dedicated to improving communities year-round. Applications for the Nissan Neighbors grant are always open.

Nissan Neighbors accepts grant applications throughout the year. In support of a greener environment, the Nissan Neighbors application process is administered online. Hardcopy and paper applications are not accepted.

To apply for funding, visit the Nissan Neighbors Grant Request and either create a new account or re-apply through an existing one.

How to Apply

All organizations applying for grants through Nissan Neighbors must meet the following requirements:

Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Support project compatible with one of the Nissan Neighbors focus areas
Serve communities surrounding Nissan's affiliate locations:

Southern California
Middle Tennessee
Central Mississippi
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Detroit

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