Honda USA Foundation / Honda CSR — Education Pillar checklist¶
What this is: Honda corporate / Honda USA Foundation Programmatic Support — Education Pillar (hands-on STEM / manufacturing workforce pipeline: design, data analytics, AI/automation readiness).
Ask: $25,000
Program: 2026–27 STEM Racing (Ridge Racers NJ) + Open STEM Club (grades 6–12, Watchung Hills / Somerset–Union, NJ)
Funder site: Honda CSR Funding
Status: Submitted 2026-09-17; resubmitted 2026-10-05 — awaiting decision (Honda typically announces programmatic awards the following spring; watch Spring 2027)
What to do now¶
- Save confirmation email/PDF to Google Drive
Apex STEM Education/Grants/Honda/ - Calendar a Spring 2027 decision check; monitor sponsorships@ / hello@ / treasurer@
- Do not spend against Honda lines until a signed award agreement is in hand
- If awarded: execute Honda’s standard agreement as-is; treasurer tracks spend vs budget; outcomes report after season
Checklist¶
- [x] Eligibility quiz / application completed
- [x] Education Pillar narrative + community need + budget columns submitted
- [x] Ask amount $25,000 (Racing season + Open STEM Club + access + shared tools)
- [ ] Confirmation PDF in Drive
- [x] Grant lead marked status submitted
- [ ] Award decision received
- [ ] If awarded: agreement signed; spend ledger opened
Budget snapshot (as submitted)¶
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Overall program budget | $35,000 |
| Honda request | $25,000 |
| Other sources (sponsors, gifts, carryforward, other grants) | $10,000 |
See season files: Operating_Budget_2026-27.md · Parent_Supply_Wishlist_2026-27.md
Not in Honda ask: family airfare/hotels, adult guest tickets, laptops (MR TECH in-kind).
Log¶
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Education Pillar application submitted ($25,000). Awaiting spring decision cycle. |
| 2026-10-05 | Application resubmitted. Save new confirmation to Drive. |