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Nissan Foundation names InterFaith Leadership Council as Award Recipient
July 14, 2024
The Nissan Foundation today named the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help fund the Religious Diversity Journeys program, structured as a supplement to the State of Michigan World Religion curriculum for middle school students, aims to highlight institutions, cultural styles, religious beliefs and practices, and systems of thought that have specifically influenced the diverse communities in the Metro Detroit area. The program goal is to enhance and extend the lessons students are learning in the classroom through immersive experiences and engaging and dynamic presentations and activities. In this way, we hope to contribute to the breakdown of stereotypes and prejudices by highlighting the commonalities and differences among various religious traditions.
“The Nissan Foundation grant is a wonderful support aiding our ability to make a positive impact within our local communities through the Religious Diversity Journeys program. We are so grateful for their continued partnership.” Raman Singh, Executive Director
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.
“We’re honored to support the work of the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit,” said Chandra Vasser, President of the Nissan Foundation and Nissan’s first Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. “The Nissan Foundation is about building community by valuing diversity, and the Religious Diversity Journeys program hosted by the InterFaith Leadership Council brings that mission to life.”
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.
The Nissan Foundation was created in 1992 as a thoughtful response to civil unrest that ccurred 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.
