PCC supports the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community through its partnership with the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. The goal is to develop and offer a suite of capacity-building programs to advance health equity for AAPI communities in Montgomery County.
The AAPI population in Montgomery County includes long-time residents and newly arrived immigrants from diverse ethnic groups such as Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Filipino, and Nepali communities. Yet these communities continue to face significant gaps in care. In 2021, only 25% of Asian adults with a mental health condition received treatment, compared with 52% of White adults. AAPI health issues have also been historically underfunded, representing just 0.2% of federal health-related grants between 1986 and 2000. These disparities highlight the need for culturally responsive investment. According to Rachel Lee, Director of Community Resilience, “We provide both strategic and hands-on support to help the organizations who support the AAPI communities grow.”
One way PCC advances this work is through its annual capacity-building workshops held from December through February. This three-part virtual series helps AAPI-serving nonprofits strengthen their grant-seeking skills by offering practical guidance on prospect research, tools like Grants.gov and eMMA, and today’s funding landscape. It also featured sessions on writing compelling grant narratives, developing accurate budgets, and identifying local, state, and federal funding opportunities. Participants took part in hands-on exercises on FTE calculations, indirect costs, fringe benefits, and real-world grant databases. “Given the changes over the last 12 months, it’s more important than ever for organizations to be proactive in managing themselves, as well as their grant funding efforts,” says Rachel. And why, she added, that they saw a record number of participants attend this workshop. For those who couldn’t attend, the workshop can be viewed at https://aahiinfo.org/aace/ and https://aahiinfo.org/aace-workshop-archive/ .
The Capacity-Building Workshops are just one of the initiatives AAHI has planned for 2026. Rachel explains, “We’re organizing a two-day grant writing bootcamp to equip participants with the essential skills and tools to craft a competitive grant proposal. By the end of the program, attendees will have a complete and ready-to-submit grant application.” Additionally, they’ll be hosting a Health Equity Roundtable to delve into the impact of Social Determinants of Health on the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. So, keep an eye out for these exciting events.
The AAPI population in Montgomery County includes long-time residents and newly arrived immigrants from diverse ethnic groups such as Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Filipino, and Nepali communities. Yet these communities continue to face significant gaps in care. In 2021, only 25% of Asian adults with a mental health condition received treatment, compared with 52% of White adults. AAPI health issues have also been historically underfunded, representing just 0.2% of federal health-related grants between 1986 and 2000. These disparities highlight the need for culturally responsive investment. According to Rachel Lee, Director of Community Resilience, “We provide both strategic and hands-on support to help the organizations who support the AAPI communities grow.”
One way PCC advances this work is through its annual capacity-building workshops held from December through February. This three-part virtual series helps AAPI-serving nonprofits strengthen their grant-seeking skills by offering practical guidance on prospect research, tools like Grants.gov and eMMA, and today’s funding landscape. It also featured sessions on writing compelling grant narratives, developing accurate budgets, and identifying local, state, and federal funding opportunities. Participants took part in hands-on exercises on FTE calculations, indirect costs, fringe benefits, and real-world grant databases. “Given the changes over the last 12 months, it’s more important than ever for organizations to be proactive in managing themselves, as well as their grant funding efforts,” says Rachel. And why, she added, that they saw a record number of participants attend this workshop. For those who couldn’t attend, the workshop can be viewed at https://aahiinfo.org/aace/ and https://aahiinfo.org/aace-workshop-archive/ .
The Capacity-Building Workshops are just one of the initiatives AAHI has planned for 2026. Rachel explains, “We’re organizing a two-day grant writing bootcamp to equip participants with the essential skills and tools to craft a competitive grant proposal. By the end of the program, attendees will have a complete and ready-to-submit grant application.” Additionally, they’ll be hosting a Health Equity Roundtable to delve into the impact of Social Determinants of Health on the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. So, keep an eye out for these exciting events.
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