AAPI Commission Small Grants Fund

The Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission is proud to launch this small grant fund to support community efforts to fight for some of the most vulnerable communities and/or to provide support to organizations looking to continue relationships or begin new relationships dealing with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the Commonwealth. These one-time grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 will be made available on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.

We are currently not accepting grant applications. Please check back or follow our social media for updates.

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Eligibility and Criteria:

  • Your organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designated by the Internal Revenue Service or you are a small business based in Massachusetts with no more than 500 employees (or which meets the applicable size standard for the industry as provided by SBA’s existing regulations).
  • Applicants must have the ability to work with low-income AAPI communities in the Commonwealth.
  • Request amount should not be below $500 and not exceed $2,000.
  • Preference will be given to organizations who have not received AAPIC funding in the past two years.

Required Documents:

  • Completed grant application.
  • Your organization’s Letter of Determination (sent from the IRS confirming 501(c)3 status) or a copy of your Business Certificate (obtained from your city of operation).
  • Your organization/business’ W-9 form (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) have to be submitted with the grant proposal to be eligible.
  • Please submit your completed application to [email protected]

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE