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Belmont Pan Asian Coalition Community Microgrant Program

The Belmont Pan Asian Coalition Community Microgrant Program supports local residents, students, and small businesses who are committed to uniting, celebrating, and empowering Belmont’s AAPI communities. Our mission is to bring together Asian community members of all ages for dialogue, education, and the amplification of individual and collective voices. These microgrants are one way we invite you to help lead and advance that work.

We are offering small grants of up to approximately $250 per project to seed initiatives, events, or activities in Belmont that build connection, strengthen civic engagement, and foster a deeper sense of belonging among AAPI community members. Eligible projects may include cultural or arts programs, youth leadership initiatives, educational events, storytelling or local history projects, efforts that challenge stereotypes and promote equity and inclusion, neighborhood gatherings, or other creative ideas that bring people together.

Our goals are to:

  • Support community-led projects that foster unity, healing, and pride among Belmont’s AAPI residents.

  • Increase civic engagement among AAPI community members of all ages.

  • Challenge stereotypes, advance equity and inclusion, and support those affected by racism and bigotry.

  • Build partnerships and strengthen connections with other community organizations and leaders in Belmont.

Eligibility

  • Who can apply: Belmont residents, students, community groups, and AAPI-owned businesses that live, work, or study in Belmont or primarily serve the Belmont community.

  • Grant size: Up to approximately $250 per project (limited number of grants available).

    How to Apply

    To apply, please complete the brief application form. You will be asked to describe:

    • Your project idea and goals

    • Who it will serve and how it supports Belmont’s AAPI community

    • Your approximate budget and timeline

Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.

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Microgrant Applicant Selection and Notification

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis based on the clarity of the proposal, potential community impact, alignment with the mission of the Belmont Pan-Asian Coalition, and overall feasibility.

Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals at least one month prior to their event date.

Notifications will be sent on a rolling basis, and awarded funds will be distributed within one week of the award date.

For Grant Recipients: Report Requirements

Microgrant Recipients are required to submit a brief final report within 30 days of the completion of the funded activity or event. The report should describe how grant funds were used, summarize the impact of the project, and include any relevant photos, promotional materials, or supporting documentation.

Reports should include:

  • A short description of the activity or event

  • Estimated number of participants or attendees

  • How the grant funds were used

  • Outcomes, impact, or lessons learned

  • Optional photos, flyers, or media links

  • For ease of submission, reports may be submitted to belmontpanasiancoalition@gmail.com.

Questions:

For more information, please contact: belmontpanasiancoalition@gmail.com