JACF Grants

The JA Community Foundation focuses on funding solutions that address the needs of the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities. They prioritize programs that enhance senior health, promote history, arts, culture, and support youth. Eligible applicants must be registered 501c3 organizations and can apply from all 50 states. However, organizations with open grants cannot submit new applications until their current grants are closed.

Please note that organizations with open grants are not eligible to submit a Letter of Inquiry until their current grant is closed.
About JACF
We identify and invest in solutions that meet the needs, interests and concerns of the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities and promote programs that benefit the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities.
Through the following decades, the plan was carefully managed as its own separate group, building an internal Premium Stabilization Reserve Fund to help mitigate the effects of large claims and increases in health insurance costs.
Due to the Affordable Care Act, the plan was reformed into the JACL Health Benefits Trust (dba JA Health Insurance Services), to comply with the rules of the new Healthcare system.
Baseline Criteria
The JA Community Foundation is currently focusing our funding on the Japanese American community. We accept applications from all 50 states in the United States.

Eligibility

All grantees are required to be registered 501c3 organizations.We fund projects through fiscal sponsors.

Ineligibility

Grantees may not reapply for funding while a current grant is open.Grants cannot be used for ongoing operating costs.We do not fund:Individuals
Political parties, candidates, or partisan political organizations
An organization’s endowment
Labor organizations, fraternal organizations, athletic clubs, or social clubs
Scholarships
Sectarian or denominational religious organizations, except where the organization demonstrates that their programs are broadly promoted, available to anyone, and free of religious orientation