In partnership with The California Endowment and San Diego Foundation, the San Diego API Coalition is now accepting applications for the 2024 San Diego Asian Pacific Islander Empowerment Grant. This grant funding is aimed to further our mission of facilitating conversations with API communities and advocating for representation of voices by:
- Amplifying and cultivating leadership
- Acting as a hub for API organizations to collaborate
- Building a more inclusive and equitable San Diego
Application Period: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Friday, January 5, 2024
Available Funding: $500 - $5,000
Grants Announced: Early February 2024
Eligibility: Applicants must be a non-foundational 501(c)(3) organization, have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or a community group located in the County of San Diego or County of Imperial County. Programs should directly benefit the Asian Pacific Islander community and should be completed by end of 2024 calendar year.
For additional eligibility questions, please email Coalition Co-Chair Alex Villafuerte at info@sdapicoalition.org.
Programs and projects must fall into one of the following categories:
- Civic Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Community Safety
- Capacity Building
- Mental Health
Funding Priorities: Preference will be given to organizations with a budget of less than $1,000,000 that directly benefit the Asian and Pacific Islander Community. We are looking to fund creative and impactful initiatives in priority areas such as AAPI leadership development, communications and narrative change, intergenerational healing, community building, empowerment and education.
Assistance: If you need help with your application including language translation services please contact the coalition at info@sdapicoalition.org.