American Honda Foundation
Quarterly grants from American Honda Foundation supporting youth STEM and environmental science education.
About This Grant
The American Honda Foundation awards grants quarterly to nonprofits and educational organizations supporting youth education in STEM, science, and the environment. Award amounts typically range from $20,000 to $75,000.
Honda's foundation has a strong focus on youth development, especially for underserved young people. Programs connecting STEM learning to environmental stewardship or career readiness are competitive.
The quarterly application cycle means Michigan schools and nonprofits have four opportunities per year to apply, making Honda Foundation one of the more accessible national corporate foundations for K-12 programs.
View American Honda FoundationEligibility
- US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- K-12 schools with nonprofit fiscal sponsorship
- Programs serving youth up to age 18
- STEM, science, or environmental education focus
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Environmental science equipment, career exploration activities, and youth mentorship program costs
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
Honda Foundation has four deadlines per year. Plan a regular application schedule.
Show how your program builds student confidence and problem-solving skills, not just content knowledge.
Programs connecting STEM to environmental topics consistently do well with Honda Foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a school need to be a 501(c)(3)?
Most applicants are nonprofits. Schools can apply with fiscal agent status or through a nonprofit sponsor.
What are the quarterly deadlines?
Generally February, May, August, and November. Check the Honda Foundation website for current dates.
Can we apply for teacher training only?
Yes, but proposals combining teacher training with direct student programming are stronger.
How competitive is this grant?
Moderately competitive. Honda Foundation funds many grants per year.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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