Policy ideas, model legislation, toolkits, and data — built by and for AAPI elected and appointed officials. Take what works, adapt it for your jurisdiction, and share back what you learn.
Legislation
Track bills nationwide and find model language you can adapt.
- Open StatesFree bill tracking across all 50 states — set alerts on your issues.
- Congress.govThe official source for federal bills and committee activity.
- National Conference of State LegislaturesNonpartisan 50-state research — "which states have done this already?"
- Uniform Law CommissionVetted model acts drafted for state adoption.
- Council of State GovernmentsShared policy solutions and leadership programs for state officials in all three branches.
Toolkits
Practical guides for governing, engagement, and curriculum.
- Foundations and Futures (UCLA)Free multimedia textbook on AA and PI histories — built for K-12 adoption.
- AAPI History Hub (TAAF)Vetted AAPI history materials — the evidence base for school boards weighing curriculum adoption.
- National League of CitiesGuides and model practices for city council members and mayors.
- National School Boards AssociationGovernance and advocacy tools for school board members.
- National Association of CountiesPolicy resources and peer networks for county elected officials.
- APIAVoteNonpartisan toolkits for engaging your AAPI constituents, including in-language outreach.
- OpenAI AcademyFree courses on AI tools — do more with a small office.
Funding
Bring dollars to your jurisdiction and connect community partners with funders.
- Fundraising as a Discipline — Reference GuideFrom AAPI LEAD's Executive Leadership Workshop: the ask architecture, the three fears, and the systems that sustain fundraising in office.
- Fundraising Commitments — WorksheetFill-in worksheet to lock in your asks, calendar blocks, and accountability partner.
- Grants.govEvery federal grant opportunity your city, county, district, or state can pursue.
- CandidResearch foundations funding initiatives like yours — free at many libraries.
- AAPIPFunder network to connect your district's AANHPI organizations with philanthropy.
- The Asian American FoundationNational funder of AAPI safety and prosperity work — a partner for community initiatives.
Media and messaging
Working with the press, from AAPI LEAD's workshop with the Asian American Journalists Association.
- AAJA Media Training Tip SheetWhat to do when a reporter calls, developing your message, and pivot phrases that work.
- Media and Messaging — Audience Q&A SummaryAnswers to the questions members asked: going off the record, using notes, handling outlets that misquote.
Data
The numbers for speeches, memos, and funder decks.
- AAPI DataDemographic and policy research, down to the district level.
- STAATUS IndexAnnual survey of American attitudes toward AAPI communities.
- data.census.govOfficial population, income, and language data for your district.
- Stop AAPI HateIncident data and research on anti-AAPI hate.
- Economic Mobility CatalogEvidence-based local strategies from peer cities.
Safety and wellbeing
Resources for staying safe, supported, and in the work.
- Bridging Divides Initiative (Princeton)Resources on threats against local officials, plus a de-escalation directory.
- Asian Mental Health Collective3,000+ Asian therapists, free therapy funds, and support groups.
