The primary focus of the grant is programs that provide direct services to the District's Asian American and Pacific Islander community that address at least one of the following areas: education, jobs & economic development, public safety, civic engagement, health & wellness, youth engagement, arts & creative economy. The programs should encompass culturally and linguistically competent direct services that increase low-income Asian American and Pacific Islander residents' and small businesses' capacity for independence into the general community. If at any time you are confused about the application process, please read the following PDF for a complete list of instructions and tips for using ZoomGrants: https://www.zoomgrants.com/welcome/applicantslideshow.pdf.