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In 2003, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) was established as an independent non-profit research organization. CAR creates economic and systems modeling research, develops new manufacturing methodologies, forecasts industry futures, advises on public policy, and conducts industry conferences and forums.
The Ford Foundation makes grants through its headquarters and ten international field offices. [9] For many years, the foundation's financial endowment was the largest private endowment in the world; it remains among the wealthiest. For fiscal year 2014, it reported assets of $12.4 billion and approved $507.9 million in grants.
Colorado- The state government has incentivized consumers on purchasing EV's giving out $5,000 grants that are available instantaneously after the purchase. [17] Connecticut- up to $3,000 can be regained via rebate with Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program.
Pass-Through Grants - Pass-through grants are funds provided by the federal government to a primary recipient, such as a state government, which then distributes the funds to sub-recipients, such as local governments or nonprofit organizations. This type of grant allows for the decentralization of fund distribution and administration.
The Center for Auto Safety is a Washington, D.C.–based 501(c)(3) consumer advocacy non-profit group focused on the automotive industry in the United States. Founded in 1970 by Consumers Union and Ralph Nader , the group focuses its efforts on enacting reform though public advocacy and pressuring the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
The foundation's annual IRS Form 990 filing would normally contain the full list of grants made by the foundation. [1] [2] [3] The following lists are incomplete. The following were reported to the Foundation Center during the year 2006: [4] United Way of New York City – $250,000; Operation Smile – $117,000; Dana Farber Cancer Institute ...
In March 2009, the Task Force recommended up to $5 billion in support for automotive industry suppliers, [5] and by late May 2009, following the recommendations of the Task Force, the U.S. government had lent approximately $25 billion in total to the companies.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) is a Washington, D.C.–based trade association and lobby group whose members include international car and light duty truck manufacturers that build and sell products in the United States.