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 that 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 one or more annual Asian cultural celebrations, events, festivals, or similar programs
Are aligned with the mission and values of the Asian American Community Fund of PA (AACFPA)
Are committed to exploring and integrating civic engagement and nonpartisan voter education through arts, culture, and community events
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