Is the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund real?

AAPI Civic Engagement Fund published this program on its own page, and NextShark listed it here, on Aug 23 with a link to that page. Nobody submitted it to us, and NextShark is not affiliated with AAPI Civic Engagement Fund — read the original before you apply.

How do I apply to the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund?

Apply only through the institution's own page: https://aapifund.org/2027-creative-catalyst-fellowship-open-call/. Legitimate scholarships and grants never charge an application fee.

When is the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund deadline?

End of day October 15, 2026 (Los Angeles time).

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Grants & Programs

$30,000 fellowships for AAPI artists

AAPI Civic Engagement Fund

$30,000 · Fellowship · United States · Annual · Closes October 15, 2026

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No application fee · Opens the institution's official page

The program

Up to eight artists each receive $30,000 to produce work that advances belonging and civic engagement in AANHPI communities.

Good fit if

AAPI artists.
The full eligibility criteria are on the fund's FAQ page rather than on the open-call page.

Condensed from the institution's official announcement.

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Source & verification

Found on aapifund.org and listed here on 2026-08-23 with a link back. Nobody submitted it to us, NextShark is not affiliated with AAPI Civic Engagement Fund, and we don't verify the role, the pay or the outcome. · Listed Aug 23

Applying safely

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Apply only through the institution's own page linked above. A legitimate program never moves you to a personal email mid-process, never asks for a processing or application fee, and never requests bank details before an award letter you can verify with the institution directly.

NextShark listed this from the organization's own page; nobody submitted it to us. NextShark is not affiliated with the institution and cannot guarantee communications from third parties.

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