CAAL Ignite Fund

CAAL Ignite Fund

Status: Active grant program. 2025 cohort has been awarded; next cycle deadlines unknown.

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (39+ cities and regions reached)

Funder: Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL), powered by visionary supporters including MacKenzie Scott

Background: CAAL Ignite is the Coalition of Asian American Leaders' signature grant program. Over $350,000 committed for 2024–25 cycle.

Mission

Investing in bold ideas that:
• Combat anti-Asian hate
• Strengthen economic power
• Cultivate the next generation of community leaders
• Advance community leadership
• Stand up to anti-Asian hate

2025 Cohort Statistics

• 20 grants awarded across three categories
• 15 Asian American ethnic groups represented
• 39+ cities and regions of Minnesota reached

Funding Categories

CAA Ignite awards grants across three categories:

#### 1. Small Businesses

Focus: Entrepreneurs launching or expanding ventures

Goal: Strengthen Asian American economic vitality

Types: For-profit businesses owned by Asian Americans

#### 2. Nonprofits & Community Organizations

Focus: Organizations scaling existing programs or piloting new services

Goal: Address community priorities

Types: 501(c)(3) organizations and community groups

#### 3. Individuals & Fellows

Focus: Changemakers from emerging leaders to student fellows

Goal: Pursue projects, research, or experiences that uplift the community

Types: Individual practitioners, researchers, fellows, students

Contact Information

Organization: Coalition of Asian American Leaders Address: 941 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 Email: info@caalmn.org