Grant Declination: Honda of America Foundation

BETF recently learned that Honda of America Foundation turned down our grant proposal on behalf of BDPA Columbus chapter.

In 1979, as Honda of America began operations in Ohio, a charitable foundation was established at Honda of America to provide financial support to help address the unique needs of our local communities. The auto industry has been reeling over the past year ... so it is not surprising that funding from a foundation based in the auto industry didn't support our youth education program in 2009. Our hope is that we will be successful with Honda of America Foundation when we try again next year.

Honda said 'no' ... perhaps you can say 'yes'?

Grant Proposal: Honda of America Foundation (Columbus)

BDPA Foundation partnered with BDPA Columbus chapter to request funding from the Honda of America Foundation to cover a large of amount of the costs associated with the Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship program.

In 1979, as Honda of America began operations in Ohio, a charitable foundation was established at Honda of America to provide financial support to help address the unique needs of our local communities.

Since then, through the Honda of America Foundation and company contributions, Honda has provided nearly $42 million to fund community-based projects throughout the central and west-central region of Ohio.

Honda of America supports programs and organizations in the areas of education, environment, safety, arts, culture, civic responsibility and community projects.

• Click here for a partial listing of organizations supported by Honda of America


• Click here for Honda of America's philanthropy guidelines and application instructions (PDF).


• Click here to complete a Grant Application Form for Requests under $15,000.


• Click here to complete a Grant Application Form for Requests over $15,000.


• Click here to access grant applications started in previous sessions.

We expect to have a response from Honda of America Foundation by May 2009.