The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) announced the launch of its newly unified and streamlined Community Grants program to strengthen Korean American communities across the United States. Nonprofit organizations helping low-income Korean Americans—either as a primary focus or as part of the broader populations they serve—to increase their economic security are invited to apply for funding.

“Since our first national open call for grant proposals, we’ve seen a 65% increase in applications. We see this as a clear sign of the growing need and interest in philanthropic support within Korean American communities,” said Kyung B. Yoon, President and CEO of KACF. “This round of funding reflects the spirit of generosity that defines our community and our commitment to equipping organizations with the resources they need to create meaningful and lasting change.”

As the Foundation has grown from a regional to a national funder, it has consolidated its previous “Community Grants” (for New York and New Jersey-based nonprofits) and “National Grants” (for nonprofits based elsewhere) into a single program. Beginning this year, all eligible organizations regardless of location—will apply through the unified “Community Grants” program.

The application form is available in both English and Korean, and applicants are welcome to submit in either language. Full eligibility criteria and application instructions are available here. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to attend the upcoming RFP briefing via Zoom on July 23, 2025 (RSVP).

The deadline to submit proposals is August 29, 2025. Initial review notifications will be sent in September, followed by site visits between September and November. Final funding decisions will be shared with selected organizations in December.