[Center for Arab American Philanthropy](https://www.centeraap.org)

March 2027

$1,000–$10,000 per award; total annual pool ~$110,000; one-year awards

Supports impactful, unrestricted projects by U.S.-based nonprofits serving the Arab American community.

Only 501(c)(3) organizations or those with eligible fiscal sponsors may apply; individuals and international orgs not eligible.

--- ## Description The Community Impact Grant, offered annually by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Arab American community in the United States. The program aims to empower organizations working in areas such as human services, community development, social justice, arts and culture, education, and advocacy. Grants are reviewed by a committee and require approval from CAAP’s Advisory Board, with support from the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC). Funding is intended to strengthen organizational capacity and advance positive change within Arab American communities. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Awards typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 per organization. - The total annual funding pool is approximately $110,000 (recent year example). - Awards are for a single year and are unrestricted (can be used for programming, operations, planning, etc.). - Grant requests should not exceed 15% of your organization's operating budget, up to the $10,000 maximum. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or work with an eligible fiduciary/fiscal sponsor that reflects or centers the Arab American lived experience. - Organizations must be based in the United States. - Projects must align with one of the following focus areas: - Arts, Culture & Media - Human Services, Education & Advocacy - Not eligible: - Individuals - Religious or political organizations - School groups/programs at universities - International organizations - Prior grantees who have not submitted required reports --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted once annually in the spring (anticipated deadline: March 2027). - Prepare a grant request scaled to your organization's operating capacity (not to exceed 15% of your budget, up to $10,000). - Application questions are concise (limited to 1,000 characters per answer). - Provide your organization’s most recent fiscal year operating budget as part of your submission. - All applications are reviewed by a committee, with final approval by CAAP’s Advisory Board. - No applications are accepted outside the designated spring window. --- ## Additional Information - The Community Impact Grant is a competitive program with funding decisions based on organizational need, alignment with focus areas, and capacity. - CAAP partners with NNAAC to support grantees, offering additional capacity-building and advocacy resources. - Since 2010, over $1.2 million has been awarded nationwide through this program. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Page](https://www.centeraap.org/grants/competitive-grantmaking-programs/community-grantmaking/) - [About CAAP](https://www.centeraap.org/about-us/) - [Newsletter Signup for Grant Announcements](https://www.centeraap.org/newsletter/) - [Sample Budget Template](https://www.centeraap.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sample-budget.png) - [Past Grantee List (2025)](https://www.centeraap.org/blog/caap-and-nnaac-grant-110000-to-17-nonprofits-nationwide/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |---------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Brittany Shaheen | Program Officer | bshaheen@accesscommunity.org | | Katy Asuncion | Deputy Director | kasuncion@accesscommunity.org | | General Inquiries | Contact Form | [Contact CAAP](https://www.centeraap.org/about-us/contact/) | ---

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