Open October 25, 2026; current 2026-27 applicant grant competition closes November 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
California — APCF Asian Pacific Community Giving Circle 2026–27 Food Security and Homeless Services Grant ($5,000)
Asian Pacific Community Fund offers $5,000 to eligible Southern California 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups serving underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities through food assistance, housing and homelessness services. Apply by November 18, 2026, 5 p.m. PST.
Funding$5,000 per qualified applicant; this is the published individual grant, not a program-wide funding pool. No universal match or reimbursement condition specified in official current materials.
DeadlineNovember 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST (official APCF grant page and application portal); any separately required materials must be delivered or postmarked by November 18, 2026.
Last verified2026-10-25
Required next actionVerify U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity or qualified fiscal sponsor status, annual operating budget no greater than $1,000,000, at least one paid full-time employee, and direct service to underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities within the ten designated Southern California counties. Prepare organizational budgets for 2024 through 2026, staff and client demographic information, food security and homelessness service narrative, and a specific use-of-funds plan. Submit the official five-page online application at https://apcf2.tfaforms.net/f/apcgc2627 no later than November 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. PST and submit any supplemental documents required by the funder by their specified November 18 deadline.
Broad Eligibility
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits or organizations operating under a qualifying fiscal sponsor, annual operating budget no more than $1,000,000, at least one paid full-time employee, and eligible food security and homelessness services for underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities in California's Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego, Imperial, Kern, Santa Barbara, or San Luis Obispo counties.
Atlas Analysis
October 25, 2026: read current APCF official 2026 grant page and live five-page 2026-27 application form. Confirmed $5,000 applicant grant, applicant restrictions, ten California counties, eligible food and housing services, Nov 18 5 p.m. PST deadline and online application plus supplemental material requirement. Application form specifies nonprofit/fiscal sponsor status, three years budgets, client demographics, services, use of funds. No universal cost share or separate award pool published. Verified real applicant financial assistance; not a procurement contract.
Asian Pacific Community Giving Circle — 2026–27 Food Security and Homeless Services
Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) invites proposals for a $5,000 applicant grant through the Asian Pacific Community Giving Circle (APCGC). The program supports nonprofits serving underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities through food security and homelessness services in Southern California. This is financial assistance, not vendor procurement.
Eligible applicants and geography
Applicants must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under a qualified 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, have an annual operating budget no greater than $1,000,000, and employ at least one paid full-time staff member. Eligible service counties are Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego, Imperial, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. Projects must benefit underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities in these areas.
Eligible services and restrictions
Funding is intended for food pantries, meal programs, grocery and produce distributions; emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing; and housing navigation, case management, benefit enrollment and homelessness prevention. The official application asks how funds will expand or strengthen these services. No universal cash match, reimbursement requirement, or separate overall grant pool is specified in the funder’s current guidelines. Do not assume unrelated work qualifies.
Application and deadline
Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST. The online five-page application asks for organizational mission and program background, annual budgets for 2024–2026, staffing, client and Asian/Pacific Islander demographic percentages, service area and languages, project narrative, intended uses of the $5,000, and optional recent funding history. The funder also requires additional supporting information delivered or postmarked by November 18; paper applications are not accepted. Confirm all current portal requirements before submitting.
Official program: https://www.apcf.org/2026-apc-giving-circle-grant-apply
Application portal: https://apcf2.tfaforms.net/f/apcgc2627
Official verification date: October 25, 2026.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.apcf.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-25. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
