Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)The AAPIP Twin Cities Rapid Response Fund is now closed.
We are no longer accepting applications or donations. Remaining funds will be distributed to eligible organizations by June 30th. Thank you to everyone who applied, donated, and spread the word. Your engagement made this fund possible.
Round 1 and Round 2 awards have been distributed. We are grateful to all grant recipients for their leadership and ongoing work in the community.
Questions about your application or the fund? Email aapip@aapip.org or pajouablai@aapip.org.
What this fund prioritized
The Fund supported AANHPI-serving organizations deeply rooted in the communities they serve, responding to urgent and evolving needs in the Twin Cities region. Funded work included:
- Urgent, day-to-day needs — food, housing stabilization, transportation, health care access, and other essential services
- Legal support and protection — legal defense, due process support, rights education, and navigation assistance for individuals and families facing deportation orders
- Wrap-around and adaptive support — know-your-rights education, mental health and wellness support, community safety planning, and other emerging or unmet needs
- Collaborative community coordination — work with partners and informal networks to ensure services are culturally appropriate and responsive