The Asian Community Fund
The Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation supports Massachusetts AAPI organizations, artists, and businesses to advance equity, leadership, and cultural visibility through research, arts, and advocacy grants.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: AAPI Arts & Culture Narrative Change grant application deadline (projected) | April 2027: Asian Community Fund FY26 full grant application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $5,000–$15,000 (arts & culture narrative change) and $5,000–$25,000 (general operating support); most grants are for a 1-year period.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts AAPI community organizations, artists, and businesses through project and general operating grants to advance visibility, equity, and community well-being.
Key Information: Eligibility requires Massachusetts base and 501(c)3 status or fiscal sponsorship; priority for underrepresented groups and new applicants.
Description
The Asian Community Fund (ACF) at the Boston Foundation is Massachusetts’ first philanthropic fund dedicated to uniting, empowering, and advocating for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Through annual grantmaking, ACF supports nonprofit organizations, artists, and businesses to address disparities, foster leadership, and amplify AAPI voices. Funding priorities include arts and culture, business empowerment, advocacy, and community well-being, with particular emphasis on supporting underrepresented AAPI communities and organizations new to ACF funding.
