Funding Priorities

The Asian Pacific Fund builds close ties with community groups. This allows the Fund to effectively select funding priorities to provide positive, lasting impact for those in need. Thus, the Fund supports programs that address needs overlooked by mainstream funders.

Our funding priorities by year:

2010	U.S. Census*
2009	Grants Cushion the Impact of the Economic Downturn
2008	Health education to address childhood obesity in Asian communities
2007	Citizenship and naturalization services
2006	Planningand advocacy training for community agencies
2005	Mental health and education projects
2004	Mental health services and counseling for youth Job training and placement Citizenship and legal services for immigrants Asian American arts Health and wellness Capacity building for domestic violence agencies
2003	Job training, small business loans, and services in response to a stagnant economy Citizenship and legal representation for immigrants
2002	Citizenship and job training and programs in response to recession Discrimination education and outreach High-risk health issues: teen smoking and depression among the elderly
2001	Diversity and race relations programs Services to respond to community growth and aging
2000	After-school programs for youth Services to help emerging or new population groups Technical assistance to strengthen financial and program management, and to support Board oversight and leadership development
1999	Civic and community participation programs
1998	Citizenship and naturalization services

*special grant project

Note: Grants from general funds are not available to sponsor events or to support capital campaigns.

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