Economic Security Funding

Economic Security Funding is sponsored by Korean American Community Foundation. This funding is available for New Jersey and New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups supporting the economic security of low-income Korean and Asian American immigrants.

KACF Community Grants Committee - Participatory Grantmaking Our grants invest in the work of nonprofits that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. Each year, we invite our community to participate in our grantmaking process through the Community Grants Committee (CGC). The CGC assists in reviewing grant proposals, participates in site visits, and provides input to help inform funding recommendations.

As a member of the CGC, you will also have a unique opportunity to: build a stronger understanding of how KACF is advancing the economic security of the Korean American community; learn about issues impacting low-income Korean Americans and how local organizations are addressing them; and join a growing community of philanthropists, volunteers, and advocates who are more strategic and thoughtful in how they give back.

2025 Community Grants Committee: New York/New Jersey Timeline & Expectations To ensure that you have the optimal experience and are fully prepared for the Committee’s work, you must commit to attending all three meetings listed below and participate in at least one site visit as part of an assigned team. All meetings, including the site visits, will be in-person .

Apply to join the 2025 Community Grants Committee Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 29, 2025 All community members are invited to apply to join the CGC. You will be notified of your application status on Thursday, September 4, 2024 .

Mandatory Training #1: Community Grants Committee Kick-Off Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (6-8pm) Get to know your fellow Community Grants Committee members while learning about community issues and solutions from nonprofit organizations on the frontline. Mandatory Training #2: Grantmaking 101 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (6-8pm) Learn about our mission and grantmaking strategies and prepare for site visits.

During site visits to applicant organizations, you will have an opportunity to learn more deeply about community issues and grassroots solutions. A site visit takes approximately three hours and will take place during organizations’ normal operating hours. Zoom or teleconferencing option not available.

Grant Recommendation Meeting Thursday, November 6, 2025 (6-8pm) In the final meeting, you and your team will present learnings from site visits and make recommendations for funding to the Program Committee of the Board of Directors. For more information about the CGC, please contact Brennan Gang at brennan@kacfny. org.

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