COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES
Housing Assistance
Through nonprofit direct service providers, we provide working families and individuals with assistance in affordable and stable housing, including rental assistance and supportive services.
Hardship
Through nonprofit direct service providers, we offer financial assistance to individuals and families facing economic hardship or emergency crises that threaten their basic stability. Funding supports essential needs such as food, medical care, and other critical services.
Senior Care & Well-Being
We support programs that provide care, resources, and activities for seniors in need, including healthcare access, social engagement, and assistance with government benefits.
Mental Health & Disabilities
We invest in programs that expand access to mental health care, reduce stigma, and promote emotional well-being, as well as provide support for individuals and families affected by mental health issues.
Community Development
We fund programs and services that uplift and improve the social, cultural, intellectual and economic fabric of Korean American communities, and support organizations with an established track record of serving these communities. Supported initiatives may include nonprofit capacity building and civic engagement.
Next Generation Development
We support youth and young adult programs that foster personal growth, educational success, leadership, and workforce development.
Inter-Community Relations
We fund programs that provide education, collaborative opportunities, or shared experiences with other racial and ethnic communities to increase respect, empathy, and friendship while decreasing hostility, stereotyping, and misunderstanding.
KAF DOES NOT PROVIDE FUNDING FOR:
- Individuals
- Capital fund projects
- Endowments
- Feasibility studies
- Political causes or campaigns to elect candidates to public office
- Programs that do not comply with Federal, state, or local equal employment statutes
Please see our frequently asked questions for additional grant information.
GRANT FAQ
Our 2025 Community Grant cycle is open May 19 through July 14. Please visit our website to apply online. Additional grants may be selectively provided throughout the year per a donor's request via Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).
We do not provide grants to individuals.
KAF's current funding priorities are: Housing Assistance, Hardship, Senior Care & Well-Being, Mental Health & Disabilities, Community Development, Next Generation Development, and Inter-Community Relations.
Since 2020, we have distributed grants totaling more than $2.25M.
While KAF supports many Korean American organizations, our giving is not restricted to them. KAF will delegate grants to organizations that are working with Korean Americans either as a target population or within a large subset of members served by the organizations/programs.
Please email all inquiries to: info@koreanamericanfoundation.org
Include the subject line: “2025 Grant Application – [Organization Name]”
