The Colorado AAPI Circle has an annual competitive grant cycle. We encourage potential grantees to read The Colorado Lotus Project prior to an application.
Our grant cycle is typically in the summer/fall season. Our 2026 grant cycle opens on July 1, 2026 and closes on August 17, 2026. Please find the application here. Awarded applications will be notified in late September.
Applications are open to organizations that meet the following criteria:
- Align with the mission of elevating the many AAPI communities in Colorado by increasing resources, lifting voices, and growing civic engagement.
- Serve, support, and address the needs of Asian, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in Colorado.
- Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Grant Information
- Typical Grant Range: $1,000 – $4,000
- Percent Funded: 71%
- Funding Area: Other
- Region: Statewide Colorado
You can see our past grantees here. Grant awards given in previous years are no guarantee of future grant awards.
Please contact coaapicircle@gmail.com with any questions.