Grants For AAPI, Native American & Indigenous Creators
Funding to support AAPI, Native American, and Indigenous creative pursuits.
This resource shares funding opportunities specifically for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Indigenous creatives and entrepreneurs.
Currently, (14) grants are listed, and we will continue sharing updates, so we encourage you to bookmark this page on our website.
AAPI funding opportunities (2)
Artists: #1 (New York City; Women)
Dancers: #2 (New York City Metro Area)
Native American/Indigenous funding opportunities (12)
Artists: #5, 6, 10 (Emerging), 12 (Nevada)
Authors/Writers: #2
Cultural Workers: #1
Dancers: #11 (New York City Metro Area)
Filmmakers: #8
Journalists: #7
Nonprofits: #9
Storytellers: #8
Visual Artists: #3 (BIPOC), 4 (BIPOC)
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Grants for disabled persons (available to all tiers; free and paid subscribers)
AAPI Grants (2 Award)
1. [NEW] Asian Women Giving Circle Request for Proposals 2026 - For New York City Asian American Women Artists
This opportunity supports projects led by Asian American women or gender-expansive people in NYC that harness the power of arts and culture to advance a just, free, and safe society; raise awareness and catalyze action around critical issues that affect Asian American women, girls, gender-expansive people, and families; and shine an authentic spotlight on the Asian woman’s experiences and stories. Up to $8,000 in funding will be provided.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
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