The Nissan Foundation recently named Nashville Public Television as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant of $75,000 will help fund NPT’s Next Door Neighbors series.
The Nissan Foundation is awarding a total of $1.2 million in grants to 44 nonprofit organizations for its 2024 grant cycle. The nonprofit recipients are in Atlanta, Central Mississippi, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Middle Tennessee, New York City/New Jersey, Southeast Michigan, and Southern California – all locations where Nissan has an operational presence.
In the 32 years since, the Nissan Foundation has awarded nearly $17 million to more than 150 nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that break down societal barriers and build inclusive communities through education and outreach. Grant recipients promote cultural diversity across a variety of arts, education, social and public programs in seven U.S. communities where Nissan operates.
NPT’s Next Door Neighbors series of documentaries and short videos started in 2008 and continues to highlight the various communities of immigrants who’ve made their home in Middle Tennessee. The project now includes The Little Things, a YouTube series about cultural differences new Tennesseans notice about life in the U.S. and life in their home countries. A special broadcast edition of The Little Things premiered in June and is available to watch here. Next Door Neighbors: Born in the USA premieres in November.
The Nissan Foundation was created in 1992 as a thoughtful response to civil unrest that occurred near Nissan North America’s then U.S. sales and marketing operations in Southern California following the Rodney King trial verdict. Nissan established a $5 million endowment to promote cultural diversity.
Nissan Foundation grants are awarded annually. Nonprofit organizations working to bring diverse cultural perspectives, experiences and voices to communities across the country may be eligible to apply for a Nissan Foundation grant. Learn more about all the 2024 Nissan Foundation grantees at www.NissanFoundation.com. For more information about the Nissan Foundation and its application process, visit the Nissan Foundation page.