• 2026 A4 Arts Fund Grant Application

    2026 A4 Arts Fund Grant Application

  • The Asian American Arts Alliance (A4), is pleased to announce the 2026 application cycle of the A4 Arts Fund, a national grant initiative supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) arts and culture organizations. 

    This fund provides unrestricted general operating support to organizations with annual operating budgets of under $500,000. Final award amounts are calculated based on the applicant's organizational budget size. 

    • $10,000 Grant: For organizations with annual budgets of $100,000 and under. 
    • $15,000 Grant: For organizations with annual budgets between $100,001 and $499,999. 

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit OR a fiscally sponsored group. 
    • Organization must have an operating budget of under $500,000 (based on the current fiscal year). 
    • Organization must have a minimum of a three-year operating history. A group may have different incorporations over the course of their history (e.g. two years as a fiscally sponsored group followed by one year as an incorporated 501(c)(3) organization.
    • Organization must be based in the 50 US States, the District Of Columbia, or US territories.

    Click here for complete guidelines & FAQs.

    All applications are due Monday, July 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Unfortunately, no exceptions will be made. 

     

    Please note: This form allows you to save your progress. When you click 'Save' at the bottom of the form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your saved application.

  • Eligibility

  • What type of organization are you?*

  • 2026 OPERATING BUDGET

    Please upload your current operating budget including all revenue and expenses. Follow the guide below based on your organization's accounting.

    Calendar Year: Provide your 2026 budget.

    Fiscal Year: Provide the budget currently in use (e.g., FY 25–26 or FY26–27 budget). 

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  • IRS FORM 990

    Please upload a copy of the most recent IRS Form 990, 990-N, or 990-EZ. Follow the guide below based on your tax status:

    501(c)(3) Organizations: Provide your own organization's most recent filing.

    Fiscally Sponsored Groups: Provide your Fiscal Sponsor's most recent filing.

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  • FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

    If your organization is fiscally sponsored, please upload your current, signed agreement. If you are an independent 501(c)(3), you may skip this field. 

    Signatures: The document must be signed and dated by both your organization and the Fiscal Sponsor. 

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  • Organization Information

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  • Discipline (please select all that apply)*
  • How did you hear about the grant opportunity?*

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  • SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

    Please submit a PDF, a video, or both to provide additional context on your organization's impact. 

    PDF Guidelines: Limit your document to 5 pages. You may include work samples, community testimonials, partner quotes, photos, and/or excerpts from annual reports.

    Video Guidelines: Links must be included within your PDF document. Videos should be 5 minutes or less and must be public or include a password. You are welcome to feature multiple projects within a single video. 

    Note: If you are only submitting a video, please upload a one-page PDF containing the link and password. 

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  • This is the end of the application form.                                                           

    Thank you for taking the time to apply for the 2026 A4 Arts Fund grant program. 

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