Grants
KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. We define economic security as having the resources to realize the full economic potential of individuals and families through educational attainment, meaningful employment, financial education, public benefits, access to affordable housing and home-ownership, and other pathways to immediate and long-term economic stability.
For youth, economic security may begin with access to quality education, mentorship, leadership development, and early exposure to career pathways and financial literacy. We fund direct service, leadership development, community organizing, advocacy, research and other strategies that effectively lead to change.
KACF는 저소득 재미 한인들의 경제적 자립과 안정을 강화하는 프로그램에 지원금을 제공합니다. 저희 재단은 경제적 안정을 개인과 가족이 경제적 잠재력을 충분히 실현할 수 있기 위해 자원을 갖는 것으로 정의합니다. 이를 위해 교육, 지속 가능하고 보람 있는 일자리, 재정 교육, 공공 혜택, 경제적으로 감당 가능한 주거 및 주택 소유 기회 등 즉각적 및 장기적 경제 안정을 위한 다양한 경로가 마련되어야 한다고 믿으며, 이러한 경로를 제공하는 프로그램을 운영하는 비영리 단체에 지원금을 제공합니다.
청소년의 경우, 경제적 안정은 양질의 교육, 멘토십, 리더십 개발, 진로 탐색 및 금융 이해력에 대한 초기 접근에서 시작될 수 있습니다.
We are no longer accepting proposals for our 2025 Community Grants cycle. If you would like to receive email notifications of future funding opportunities, please subscribe to our mailing list.
Community Grants
This is a multi-year grant for 3 years with the maximum annual grant amount of $100,000. We provide general operating and program-specific support. General operating grants are only available to organizations with a budget of $3 million or less.
이 지원금은 3년간 지속되는 다년 지원금으로, 연간 최대 $100,000까지 지원 가능합니다.
Eligibility
The Foundation prioritizes organizations that are working with Korean Americans as a target population or within the larger group of constituents served by the program to help increase their economic security. We are particularly interested in organizations that:
- are working with Korean Americans either as a target population or within the larger group of constituents served by the organization/program.
- are engaging in partnerships with other community organizations and stakeholders;
- have the intention of providing comprehensive support to constituents;
- are measuring and documenting quantitative and qualitative outcomes; and
- can clearly articulate how KACF’s grant will advance their work.
KACF will only consider organizations that:
- are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor that is 501(c)3;
- have an operational history of at least 6 months;
- have an established and working Board of Directors; and
- have filed IRS Form 990 and/or audited financials.
Funding Restrictions
We do not fund:
- individuals;
- capital fund projects;
- endowments;
- fundraising events;
- feasibility studies;
- real estate purchases;
- public or private schools, colleges or universities;
- political causes or campaigns to elect candidates to public office
- programs that do not comply with federal, state, or local equal employment statutes.
Key Dates
| RFP Briefing (Virtual) | July 23, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | August 29, 2025 |
| Initial Review Notification | September 2025 |
| Site Visits | September 2025 – November 2025 |
| Notifications of Grant Award | December 2025 |
| Grant Period | December 15, 2025 – December 15, 2028 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KACF still have separate applications for organizations based in different regions?
No. We now have one unified grant program (“Community Grants”). There are no separate applications based on region and all eligible organizations across the country apply through the same process.
My organization is based in the Bay Area. Should we apply to KACF or KACF–San Francisco for a Community Grant?
We are proud to share a common mission with our affiliate, KACF San Francisco. While our Community Grants programs are separate, we coordinate closely, and strongly encourage organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area apply through KACF San Francisco’s Community Grants program.
If you are still considering applying to our Community Grants program, please schedule a conversation with us before submitting an application. We’ll connect with our colleagues at KACF San Francisco to determine which program is the best fit for your organization.
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