Every grant we award represents more than funding — it’s an investment in API leadership and civic engagement. Since 2014, APIs RISE Fund members have collectively raised and awarded over $268,000 to Sacramento region’s community organizations. Here are spotlights of the projects.

2024 - 2025 THEME: Multi-racial Democracy or AANHPI Mental Health Resources

Solving Sacramento (Local Media Foundation) | Media Lens on Sacramento's AAPI Community

Transforming how our community is seen and understood by increasing the visibility of movement journalism around the AANHPI community. This project improves AANHPI representation in local journalism — both in who produces stories and whose stories are told — creating deeper, more nuanced understanding among all Sacramento residents. Grant: $10,000. Read stories by Solving Sacramento journalists

Kansha Open History | The Power of Japanese American Farmers in the Delta

Honoring the essential contributions of Japanese American farming families in the Sacramento Delta — Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Counties. This project builds on the previous year's work with volunteer historians sourcing new data, interviewing local farming families, and researching publicly-available financial documents. It creates a rich picture and understanding of the many ways that the region's Japanese American farming families protected themselves and each other in the face of extraordinary local, state and national pressure. Grant: $6,500. Read about their project

Asian Resources, Inc. | SHINE: Sharing Histories to Inspire, Nurture, and Empower Generations

Bridging generations to preserve our collective memory. This project engages AANHPI youth as active participants in capturing the stories of elder leaders whose resilience has shaped our community. By creating a digital archive and equipping young people with leadership skills, this initiative ensures that powerful voices continue to inspire future generations. Grant: $6,000. See the production in action

Filipino Community of Sacramento and Vicinity | Filipino-American Multigenerational Leadership Project

Breaking the silence around mental health through culturally-competent programming. This 8-part workshop series destigmatizes mental health and promotes wellness while fostering Filipino-American leadership across generations. Grant: $6,000.