The Nissan Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for its 2018 grant cycle. Nonprofit organizations located in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, Central Mississippi, Eastern Michigan, and the New York and Atlanta Metro areas are encouraged to apply with programs that align with the Nissan Foundation’s mission to build community by valuing diversity.
“Our Foundation is committed to enriching people’s lives in the communities where Nissan operates,” said Vicki Smith, executive director of the Nissan Foundation. “The Nissan Foundation supports educational programs that celebrate and foster greater appreciation for the value that exists in a positive, diverse community.”
The year 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the Nissan Foundation, which was formed in response to the civil unrest that occurred near Nissan’s then U.S. sales and marketing headquarters in Southern California following the Rodney King trial verdict.
Over the past 25 years, the Nissan Foundation has contributed more than $10 million to more than 120 nonprofit organizations celebrating cultural diversity through arts, education, and social and public programs. The Nissan Foundation application process is conducted online to eliminate paper waste and align with Nissan’s global mission to support a greener environment.
Organizations that meet the Foundation’s eligibility requirements and that wish to apply for an initial grant from the Nissan Foundation must submit their Letters of Intent by 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 27. Nissan Foundation grants are awarded annually; the next grants will be awarded in June 2018.
For more information about the Nissan Foundation and its application process, visit the Nissan Foundation page.
