Stronger Together Fund

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Asian Minnesotan organizations)

Background: Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support Asian Minnesotan organizations and their community members during the crisis. CAAL recognizes that solidarity across diverse communities is necessary to advance social justice.

Purpose

CAAL Ignite aims to support Asian Minnesotan organizations who are supporting the most vulnerable segments of the community during the pandemic, with a focus on:

• Providing accessible and in-language support, navigation, and information
• Building organizational capacity to transition to virtual and technology-based service delivery
• Supporting physical distancing and remote work environments

Target Population

The fund prioritizes support for vulnerable Asian Minnesotan community members:

• Limited English proficiency
• Limited technology fluency
• Undocumented or mixed-status families
• Low-income individuals and families
• Large multi-generational households
• Micro-businesses
• Elderly populations
• Young people

Eligibility

• Applicants: Asian Minnesotan organizations
• Structure: 501(c)(3) nonprofits OR fiscally sponsored organizations
• Emerging Groups: Informal and emerging groups addressing COVID-19 issues welcome if fiscally sponsored
• Reapplicants: Organizations that received Round 1 funding may apply again; review committee will consider prior funding

Funding Uses

• Accessible and in-language support services
• Navigation and information services for vulnerable community members
• Organizational capacity building
• Infrastructure for virtual service delivery
• Technology platform transitions
• Remote work environment support

Contact Information

Address: 941 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
Contact Person: Kara Carmosino (kara@caalmn.org) - for general questions, technical assistance, and accessibility needs

Application Process

Previous Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT (Round 2)

Decision Timeline: Decisions were made by October 9, 2020

Required Materials

1. Complete online application form
2. All requested information must be complete

Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Submission Method

• Complete the online form by the deadline
• Submit at least 5:00 PM CT
• Ensure all requested information is provided

Alternative Options

• Interview Format: If preferred, applicants can request to be interviewed instead of completing the written application
• Contact Kara Carmosino at kara@caalmn.org to arrange an interview

Support Available

• Technical assistance
• Accessibility accommodations
• General questions
• Contact: Kara Carmosino (kara@caalmn.org)