Community Organization Grant Application

Welcome to our Arts and Culture Community Organization Grants Program, where creativity flourishes and community connections thrive.

We believe in supporting our community organizations to enrich lives, foster dialogue, and celebrate diverse cultural expressions. Through this program, we aim to support grassroots initiatives, empower community organizations and strengthen the fabric of our communities.

Who Should Apply:

Asian American ethnic-specific community organizations focusing on Asian American heritage, arts, and culture that meet the following criteria:
Hold 1 or more annual Asian cultural celebrations, events, festivals, etc
Are in alignment with AACFPA mission and values
Are interested in learning about civic engagement and voter education through arts, culture, and community events
Are dedicated to Asian American representation at the local, state and national level

What does the Community Fund offer?

Financial sponsorship of events rooted in Asian communities. Grants will range from $500-$5000, depending on event size and scope
Support from a cohort and the AACFPA's Arts & Culture Strategist to deepen in understanding the connections between Asian arts & culture work and civic engagement and voter education
Networking opportunities which include cultural events, conferences, and conventions to meet and build relationships with peers, professionals, and leaders from various Asian American communities across the state

What does the grantee organization offer?

Agreement that the organization will work with the Community Fund on nonpartisan voter education and registration activities at the sponsored cultural or arts events, including but not limited to: consent to AACFPA staff and volunteers tabling or crowd canvassing at the event
Agreement to the AACFPA visible branding and presence at the event, including but not limited to: using the AACFPA logo on the event website, flyers, and other promotional materials, and an AACFPA representative speaking spot in the program

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Contact Information

Organization Name

Street Address (Optional)

Postal Code City State

Organization Phone (Optional)

First Name Last Name

Email Mobile Phone (Optional)

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Additional Information

Position/Role within Organization (Optional)

Is your organization a registered C3? (Optional)

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Describe your organization’s overall mission (max 200 words) (Optional)

Tell us about the last 3 events you/your group organized: (Please include names of the events, date of the event, any other groups you partnered with on the event, and number of attendees and a short description of the event and attendees) : (Optional)

Please share with us your plans for your events in 2024-2025, including names and dates of the events, any other groups you plan to partner with on the event, and number of planned attendees and a short description of the planned event and attendees (Optional)

Share with us how your events in 2024-2025 will benefit the community (max 200 words): (Optional)

Share with us the target audience of your event(s). Who do you hope attends? (max 200 words): (Optional)

Describe any existing partnerships or collaborations with other community groups or organizations your groups works with on your events (max 200 words): (Optional)

Describe any previous experience or qualifications that make your organization or group a good candidate for this grant (max 200 words): (Optional)

Are there any additional materials or documents you would like to submit with your application? (If yes, please specify) (Optional)

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I/we declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge.