What We Support

Economic security is the critical foundation that enables vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency, increase the quality of life and build strong futures. In recognition of this, KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans in the greater New York metropolitan area.

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, legal services, access to affordable housing and home-ownership, and other pathways to immediate and long-term economic stability.  

KACF supports direct service programs as well as those that address root causes which are barriers to economic security for low-income individuals and families.

The Foundation prioritizes organizations that are working with Korean Americans either as a target population or within the larger group of constituents served by the program. Additionally, we support programs that seek to engage and serve the Korean American community.

The 2019 Grant Application is now available. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2019. 

It is highly encouraged that first-time applicants first contact our Program Director Brennan Gang at brennan@kacfny.org prior to applying. If you have any questions regarding our grantmaking priorities or process, please contact our Program Director Brennan Gang.  

1) Grant Information

Community Grants are for a one-year period.

• Grantee partner organizations must re-apply each year up to a maximum of 3 consecutive years and then take one-year mandatory “break”.  Grantee partners are eligible to apply the following year.
• No organization will receive more than one Community Grant from KACF in any one grantmaking year.
• Maximum grant amount is $75,000.
• KACF provides general operating and program-specific support.  An organization with a budget of $2 million or less may request a general operating or a program-specific support.
• The Foundation awards Community Grants once a year.

2) Grant Eligibility

KACF will only consider organizations that:

• Are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor that is 501(c)3;
• Are located within the greater New York Metropolitan area (CSMA as defined by the US Government);
• 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.

 

3) Grant Priorities

KACF is 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;
• Are measuring and documenting quantitative and qualitative outcomes; and
• Can clearly articulate how KACF’s grant will advance their work.

 

4) Funding Restrictions

KACF does not provide funding for:

• Individuals;
• Capital fund projects;
• Endowments;
• Fundraising events;
• Feasibility studies;
• Real estate purchases;
• National or international organizations;
• 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 statues; or
• Organizations that are based outside the New York Metropolitan area.

 

5) Timeline

KACF Grant Application Available	Monday, December 17, 2018
Grant Application Deadline	Friday, February 15, 2019
Initial Review Notification	Late March 2019
Site Visits	April – early May 2019
Notification of Grant Awards	June 2019
2019 Grant Year	July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

 

Organizations are encouraged to contact Brennan Gang, Program Director, with questions at brennan@kacfny.org.