Chinese for Affirmative Action

Grants Awarded

  • $50,000 2024

    For the California Local Voting Coalition's efforts to expand immigrant voting rights. $50,000

  • $100,000 2024

    To support building a coalition to expand access to voting opportunities for immigrants. $100,000 over two years. (2024-2026)

  • $7,000 2023

  • $10,000 2023

  • $50,000 2022

    To advocate for increased language access in state and local government services and improve community safety for victims of hate. $50,000

  • $175,000 2022

    For research on immigrant voting and improving language access in elections. $175,000

  • $75,000 2021

    To increase the ability of Californians with limited English proficiency to become civically engaged by improving language access. $75,000

  • $50,000 2020

    To strengthen and amplify the voices and power of pro-democracy, pro-affirmative action Chinese people in California. $50,000

  • $7,000 2019

  • $100,000 2018

    To promote Asian American community participation in state policy making. $100,000 over two years (2018-2019)

  • $50,000 2017

    To promote Asian American community participation in policymaking, particularly on State budget issues. $50,000

  • $2,500 2016

  • $70,000 2016

    To promote Asian American civic participation and integration. $70,000

  • $70,000 2015

    To promote Asian American civic participation and integration and help shape a strong future for the City College of San Francisco. $70,000

  • $60,000 2014

    To increase the civic participation of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in San Francisco and statewide. $60,000

  • $50,000 2013

    To increase civic participation of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in San Francisco and statewide. $50,000

  • $35,000 2013

    To implement and share lessons about its new network leadership structure. $35,000

  • $100,000 2012

    To educate the public about the needs of immigrants and promote marriage equality within Asian and Pacific Islander communities. $100,000

  • $38,000 2011

    To help create Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality, a new statewide hub for Asian and Pacific Islander groups. $38,000

  • $38,000 2011

    To establish a leadership and governance structure for a new hub organization serving the progressive Asian and Pacific Islander community. $38,000

  • $200,000 2010

    To advance immigrant rights and promote marriage equality within Asian/Pacific Islander communities. $200,000 over two years (2010-2012)