The George and Sakaye Aratani “Community Advancement Research Endowment,” or Aratani CARE, Awards are designed to promote projects that benefit Japanese American communities. Projects that strengthen the ties between UCLA faculty, students, and staff and the Japanese American community are welcome. Non-profit organizations and individuals are invited to apply for awards that average between, but which are not limited to, $1000 to $5000.

Please note our stipulation that all recipients MUST list and acknowledge UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as Sponsors or Co-Sponsors in all Public Relations, program announcements and programs, to recognize the vision and generosity of George and Sakaye Aratani.

The web site and applications will be open by October 03, 2025. The deadline for the year of 2026 Aratani C.A.R.E. awards is December 05, 2025, 5:00PM PST (8:00PM EST). Award recipients will be announced in January 2026. Projects should be completed within a year or less.

  Please review the Guidelines, Funding Information and Restrictions, and FAQs sections before applying.