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SF Bay Area, NHPI
This evergreen guide highlights trusted, nonprofit-first resources for Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities and small businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area. We’ll expand this list over time.
How to Use This Page
Route yourself by need: Business advising, Capital, NHPI-led orgs, Youth/Education, Health, Advocacy
Filter by county (SF, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa) and organization type
All resources are verified nonprofits, educational institutions, or mission-driven lenders
- Visit organization websites directly to verify current services and eligibility
Tip: Mission-driven lenders (CDFIs) can be a good fit for early-stage and underserved founders. Always check current eligibility and terms on the lender’s site.
Samoan Community Development Center
Community development and cultural preservation services for Samoan families in San Francisco
Samoan Solutions
Community advocacy and cultural programs supporting Pacific Islander families
Taulama for Tongans
Cultural preservation, youth programs, and community support for Tongan families
Regional Pacific Islander Taskforce
Bay Area coalition promoting health equity and data representation for Pacific Islander communities
PIONEERS (HealthRIGHT 360)
Pacific Islanders Organizing Nurturing Empowering Everyone to Rise & Serve program
Pacific Islanders of Santa Clara County
Community networking and cultural support for Pacific Islander residents
Small Business Advising & Training
NorCal SBDC
Regional hub providing free business consulting and low-cost training for small businesses
San Francisco SBDC
Free one-on-one business counseling and workshops for San Francisco entrepreneurs
East Bay SBDC
Business development services and training programs for East Bay small business owners
Silicon Valley SBDC
Comprehensive business assistance and training for South Bay entrepreneurs
Solano-Napa SBDC
Business counseling and educational workshops for Solano and Napa County entrepreneurs
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Microenterprise training and SoMa Women's Business Center services
SCORE San Francisco
Free mentoring and workshops from experienced business professionals
SCORE East Bay
Volunteer business mentors providing guidance to small business owners
Pacific Community Ventures
Pro-bono business advising for underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses
Capital (CDFIs & 0% microloans)
Working Solutions CDFI
Mission-driven lender providing microloans and business support to underserved entrepreneurs
Accion Opportunity Fund
Small business loans and coaching for entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional capital
Main Street Launch
Microloans and business coaching for Oakland and East Bay entrepreneurs
Kiva U.S.
0% interest microloans crowdfunded by community supporters
TMC Community Capital
California nonprofit microlender supporting small business growth and job creation
MEDA — Fondo Adelante
Community loan fund supporting Latino small businesses and entrepreneurs in SF
Community Vision Capital & Consulting
CDFI providing loans and consulting to nonprofits and social enterprises
ICA Fund
Capital and accelerator programs for early-stage social impact businesses
Education & Youth
SF State — Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Services
AANAPISI-designated support services and programming for API students
UC Berkeley — Pacific Islander Initiative
Academic support and community building for Pacific Islander students
City College of SF — VASA/Oceania Student Success
Student support program for Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian students
City College of SF — Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies
Academic program exploring Pacific Islander history, culture, and contemporary issues
Oakland USD — Asian Pacific Islander Student Achievement (APISA)
Academic support and culturally responsive programming for API students
Health & Wellness
San Mateo County — Pacific Islander Initiative
Health equity programming through the Office of Diversity & Equity
Alameda County — HAPI: Health Advancement for Pacific Islanders
Public health initiative addressing Pacific Islander health disparities
AACI — API Community Health Worker Network
Community health workers serving Asian and Pacific Islander communities
Government, Advocacy & Minority Business Support
MBDA Business Center — San José
Federal business assistance for minority-owned enterprises (operated by ASIAN, Inc.)
ASIAN, Inc.
MBDA operator providing local business assistance and community services
California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
Statewide chamber promoting Asian Pacific business development and advocacy
SF Filipino American Chamber of Commerce
Business networking and advocacy for Filipino American entrepreneurs in San Francisco
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Solano County
Business development and networking for Filipino American business owners
BARHII — Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative
Regional public health consortium supporting Pacific Islander health equity initiatives
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Last updated: September 2024