Legacy Fund Grants Program 2023

Applications for Round 2 of the 2023 LFG Now Available!

Overview

JACL Chapters in good standing and District Councils are eligible to apply for a grant to support a project or activity, which can enhance & strengthen the chapter or district’s capacity to advance JACL’s vision and mission. Funding is provided by the annual distribution from the Legacy Endowment Fund.

Eligibility

  • JACL Chapters in good standing and Districts are eligible to apply. They may apply individually or jointly.

  • Chapter in good standing status will be verified by the convention Credentials Committee.

Grant Award and Project Periods

  • Chapters in good standing and District Councils now have two project periods and amounts available to choose from.

  • A grant of up to $4000 for a project/activity that must be completed within a year by June 30, 2024. A partial grant may be awarded.

  • A grant of up to $8000 for a project/activity that should commence by October 1, 2023, must not be completed earlier than March 31, 2025 and which must be fully completed by May 31, 2025. A partial grant may be awarded.

Grant Applications

  • Eligible applicants may submit more than one application.

  • JACL Chapters or Districts MUST be the driving force in any proposed project. Third-party, non-JACL organizations/individuals that involve a chapter or district only on the periphery and only as the project sponsor are NOT eligible to apply.

  • The primary goal of Legacy Fund Grants is to support new projects at the local level that result in programming that will increase the membership and that enhances & strengthens capacity to further the organization’s vision and mission. Repeat projects are not eligible for funding. New projects that are short-term, smaller in scale, or one-time-only projects that may require less than the maximum grant amount are also eligible and will be considered. The applicant should clearly demonstrate how their one-time-only project will generate continuing, longer-term programming.

  • Legacy Fund Grants are intended to provide “seed” money to start new projects/programs and should not be viewed as the sole source of funding. Applicants should use Legacy Fund Grants to attract other funds or grants, partner with other organizations and groups, or generate additional revenue through admission or registration fees. However, JACL must remain the primary beneficiary. Partner organizations or groups (third parties) should not significantly benefit more from Legacy Fund Grants than the JACL.

  • In addition to submitting a detailed budget, the grant proposal must include a budget justification. To avoid a conflict-of-interest, Chapter and District Board members cannot be compensated for work performed as part of a Legacy Fund Grant project. Further explanation of this can be found on the application itself.

  • All applications must be filed electronically by emailing it to LFG@jacl.org no later than the deadline of 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on October 1, 2023.

To Apply

  • You can view a sample application here (To apply you must submit an online application, not a PDF application). When you are ready to apply via the online form or should you have questions about the application process, please email the Legacy Fund Grant Committee at LFG@jacl.org.

  • If a chapter is giving consideration to apply for a Legacy Fund grant and has a question for the LFG Committee, please copy (cc) the chapter president if someone other than

    the chapter president is making the request. If a District Council is giving consideration to apply for a Legacy Fund grant and has a question for the LFG Committee, please copy (cc) the District Governor if someone other than the Governor is making the request.

Past LFG-Funded Projects

2020 LFG Recipients

LFG Recipients 2018 (Video)

LFG Recipients 2017 — (Video)  vimeo.com/280618388

LFG Recipients 2016

WAKU WAKU: Japanese Cultural Activities Resource Guide
Completed June 2015
Sponsored by the NCWNP JACL District

Family: An API LGBTQ Gathering
Completed June 2015
Sponsored by Seattle JACL

Farewell, Shikata Ga Nai - Seattle JACL, 2018

“Always Remember, Never Forget” Teacher Training, Idaho JACL 2018