Funding Scholarship for Graduate and Undergraduate Students in California (USA)
GrantID: 21159
Grant Funding Amount Low: $200
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
This funding opportunity is aimed at nonprofit organizations working to support the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community within a specific metropolitan region. The focus is on organizations that serve a majority of AANHPI clients, especially those working with underserved populations such as immigrants, refugees, seniors, youth, and families. The program supports capacity‑building, culturally competent services, and helps strengthen organizations so they can continue to provide critical programs in health, advocacy, education, arts, and civic engagement.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations (or fiscally sponsored projects) headquartered in the defined geographic region and serving predominantly AANHPI populations. The organization must demonstrate cultural competence—including language, staffing, and program design—and show that the majority of those served are of AANHPI heritage. This opportunity does not typically invite individual applicants or for‑profit businesses—rather, it is intended for nonprofit organizations rooted in the community.
Awarded funds are designed to be used for strategic purposes: enhancing organizational capacity (such as staff development, leadership training, infrastructure upgrades, technology, strategic planning), supporting core operations, or strengthening programmatic reach and sustainability. The intention is to empower nonprofits to scale up their impact, build resiliency, and engage in systems‑change efforts, rather than funding one‑time projects only.
Grant amounts vary depending on the initiative—in one recent cycle, the fund awarded amounts of around $25,000 per organization for a one‑year capacity‑building grant. The application cycle is annual, with a defined deadline each year for submissions and awards made afterward. If your organization serves AANHPI communities in the relevant region and is looking for flexible support to grow capacity and deepen impact, this could be a strong fit.
Eligible applicants in California with a demonstrated commitment to Individual are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
Eligible Regions
Interests
Eligible Requirements
