UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center’s 2026-27 Aratani CARE Award applications are now being accepted through Dec. 4. Awards will be announced in January. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals are invited to apply for awards that generally range from, but are not limited to, $1,000-$5,000.
The George and Sakaye Aratani “Community Advancement Research Endowment,” or Aratani CARE Awards, are given to projects that benefit the Japanese American community. Projects that strengthen ties between the Japanese American community and UCLA students, staff and faculty are encouraged. Award recipients must list and acknowledge UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors on all PR and programs.
Information about the funding and how to apply is available at the Aratani CARE website at aratanicare.org/.