Aratani C.A.R.E. Awards
Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.
Deadline: For the 2027 Aratani CARE Awards, applications are due December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST (8:00 PM EST). Awardees will be announced in January 2027. Applications and the website opened by October 2, 2026.