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The
first step in applying to the Mazda Foundation is to review
our grant guidelines. If you feel that your organization conforms
to the Mazda Foundation's mission, please complete and submit
the downloadable grant
application form. The application may be submitted by
regular mail or fax.
Please
note, in an effort to streamline the application process,
the Foundation only accepts applications from May 1 through
July 1 each fiscal year.
Grant Guidelines
Grant Application
Deadlines
Notification
Final Decision
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Grant
Guidelines - Qualifications / Restrictions
Organizations seeking funding should carefully review the
Foundation's grant making guidelines to determine if their
project conforms to the Foundation's mission before submitting
an application.
The
Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting:
• Education and literacy
• Environmental conservation
• Cross-cultural understanding
• Social welfare
• Scientific research
The
Foundation does not support:
• Individuals
• Political organizations
• Religious organizations
• Fundraising dinners or events
• Capital building, endowment, or debt reduction drives
• Organizations without 501(c)(3) designations
• Requests in foreign countries
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Grant
Application - We only accept applications from May 1 through
July 1.
Does your organization meet the Foundation's objectives? If
so, please complete the downloadable grant
application form.
Submit your application form by mail or by fax to the following:
Mazda
Foundation
1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 910
Washington, DC 20036
Fax:
202-223-6490
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Deadlines
We
only accept applications from May 1 through July 1.
| May
1 - July 1 |
Open
period for grant applications submission |
| July
1 |
Deadline
for receipt of applications |
| *July
14 |
Progress
reports and new grant proposals due for current Mazda
Foundation programs |
| September |
Mazda
Foundation Steering Committee meeting |
| September |
First
round of notification to all applicants |
| October |
Mazda
Foundation Board Members vote on new grant partnerships |
| October/November
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Final
announcements mailed |
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This applies only to current Mazda Foundation programs.
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Notification
Applications are reviewed in July and August. Applicants will receive an indication of whether their proposals are within the Foundation's program interests and budget limitations.
Organizations that have submitted an application that is of interest to the Foundation will be required to submit a formal proposal. Based on the information received, a meeting between Foundation officers and the organization may be scheduled.
The formal proposal should include:
• Verification of Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt status
• Mission statement of the organization
• Purpose and objectives of the proposed program
• Detailed outline of the project accompanied by an implementation schedule
• Proposed budget for the project
• Plans for evaluating program accomplishments
• Most recent financial statements
• Names and affiliations of Trustees of Board of Directors
• List of major contributors
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Final
Decision
The Foundation Board members make their final decisions on grant proposals in October at their annual meeting. Organizations are notified of their status by early November.
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