The Japanese American Community Services of Southern California (JACS) provides financial support to "emerging" groups and projects in the greater Los Angeles area, with a focus on community service, health and human services, cultural arts and leadership development.  JACS, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011, and traces its history back to the Shonien, a Japanese children's orphanage that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012.

Funding Cycle 2013:

In the past 10 years, JACS has distributed $180,000 in funds to organizations and projects.  

Please click here for information about the 2013 Funding Cycle for the Cecilia Nakamura Arts Fund. Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.  Click here for funding criteria info and application.

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