Community Partners
 Honda Means Quality
To automotive buyers around the world, Honda and quality are synonymous. A major reason is the dedication and teamwork of men and women like our associates here in Lincoln, Alabama who build Honda products and who play a role in strengthening their communities.
The Individual, The Team, The Community
A cornerstone of the Honda philosophy is Respect for the Individual, which recognizes the valuable contributions each individual makes to the team. Similarly, we are part of the "community team," with the same obligation as all other members of the community to make Alabama a better place to live and work.
Social Responsibility
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) is committed to the concept of being involved in the communities where our associates live and work as an enduring, reliable and dedicated partner. As our HMA team grows, our sense of community grows as well. Solid, positive communities strengthen our nation and our world.
 Resource Support
Our support is provided in the following ways through our Community Partners Program, which is administered by HMA’s Corporate Affairs and Communications Department:
Projects that include involvement of our associates as well as requests for financial support are of particular interest.
Program Areas
HMA supports programs and organizations in the areas of Education and Youth, Arts and Culture, Health and Human Services, Environment and Community or Civic projects as they align with Honda’s overall direction.
Geographic Focus
Primary consideration is given to the five-county area where the majority of our associates live – Calhoun, Etowah, Jefferson, St. Clair and Talladega. Secondary are all the other counties from which we hire associates. Finally, any other counties in the State of Alabama may be considered.
 HMA Priorities
HMA’s priorities lie in the enhancement of programs, not in supporting annual operating budgets.
Grant Application Procedures
- To initiate support consideration, applicants should complete a Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Community Partners Grants Application by clicking here.
- Please note that the online grant application will not be considered complete until all 4 required electronic attachments are received by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC. Instructions on how to upload these attachments will appear on the last page of the application.
The required attachments are:
- A copy of 501(c) (3) federal tax exemption letter of determination. (U.S. Internal Revenue Tax Status Letter)
- A W-9 Tax Form
- A list of your organization's Board members and their affiliations
- A recent audited financial report
- Receipt of grant applications and application status will be acknowledged via e-mail.
- The Community Partners Program operates on a fiscal year basis beginning April 1 and ending March 31. For an application to be considered for the current fiscal year, it should be received by January 31. If it is not received by that date, it may be considered for the next fiscal year, which begins April 1.
- The Committee reviews grant applications on a quarterly cycle.
- Applicants will be notified in writing via U.S. mail concerning the Committee’s decision.
Guidelines
- Organizations with multiple branches (like YWCA, Boy and Girl Scouts of America) will be limited to $2,000 per branch
- Organizations may only receive a grant for three years consecutively and must wait 12 months before submitting another grant request.
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