APIs RISE Fund Grant

The APIs RISE Fund supports projects that enhance AANHPI leadership in the capital region by awarding grants up to $10,000. Eligible projects should focus on multi-racial democracy, community empowerment, and AANHPI mental health resources. Funded projects must serve Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander populations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, or Yolo counties. Pacific Islander-led organizations are particularly encouraged to apply, promoting increased visibility and resources for the community.

APIs RISE will award grants of up to $10,000 to projects that focus on at least one of the following:

Eligibility

Funded projects should take place in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, or Yolo counties.To be eligible for consideration, submissions must meet the following criteria:The applicant agency must serve Asian, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander populations;The applicant agency must have 501(c)3 status;The funded project must service Sacramento and/or Yolo counties;The requested grant cannot exceed $10,000 per organization; andThe applicant agency has not been awarded APIs RISE Fund grants over two consecutive years, beginning from grants awarded in 2020.