Education Foundation The National Geographic Education Foundation was founded in 1988 on the occasion of National Geographic’s centennial. Its mission is to promote and advance geographic education. Housed in the Education Program’s Division of National Geographic, the Foundation oversees endowments that totaled more than $150 million in 2011. The income from these endowments is used to support professional development for teachers, the creation and dissemination of educational resources, activities to boost public awareness of the importance of geography education, and advocacy for public policies that will lead to improvements in geography education. Funded Activities Currently, Foundation funds support the following activities: Educational Materials and Professional Development. Governance The Foundation is overseen by a Board of Governors that is appointed by the Trustees of the National Geographic Society.
(2) Montana Girls STEM Collaborative Project American Honda Foundation - Grants for Youth Education and Science Education Overview Since 1984, more than $32 million have been awarded to organizations serving over 115 million people in every state in the U.S. AHF was established by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., to commemorate its 25th anniversary in the United States and to show its appreciation of America's support through the years. It is Honda's desire that in every community in which it does business society will want Honda to exist. Mission Statement Help meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education by awarding grants to nonprofits, while strategically assisting communities in deriving long-term benefits. Guidelines The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. Eligible Organizations: New Grant-Making Schedule Apply Online Grant Awards