We believe our youth are powerful leaders of creativity, innovation, and cultural evolution of Asian American arts and culture. This program aims to provide resources, support, and funding so that student organizations can celebrate, preserve, and reimagine Asian American heritage.
Who Should Apply?
Asian American / Asian ethnic-specific student organizations and clubs at colleges/universities in Pennsylvania.
Organizations whose mission and values align with those of the Asian American Community Fund of PA (AACFPA).
What does the Community Fund commit to?
Financial sponsorship of events rooted in Asian communities. Grants will range from $500-$2500, depending on event size and scope.
Program Manager will set up a meeting to support organizations who receive funding and need guidance on how to incorporate civic engagement into existing programming in this event and overall in culture programming through 1:1 meetings (1-2 calls before the event), and if there is a desire or helpful support that could be offered from partner organizations – Program Manager will coordinate with said parties.
AACFPA Staff Member at event to civically engage community members and provide voter registration information to interested attendees.
What does the grantee organization commit to?
AACFPA to engage in nonpartisan voter education and registration activities at the sponsored cultural or arts event (including, but not limited to, AACFPA staff and volunteers to table or conduct crowd canvassing).
Provide visible AACFPA branding and presence at the sponsored event (including, but not limited to, displaying the AACFPA logo on the event website, flyers, social media, and other promotional materials).
Deadline: Interested organizations can apply by 6PM, January 19, 2026.
Grant Announcement: Week of February 2, 2026 – Funding will be available late March