Afghan Cultural Society Of MN

Afghan Cultural Society Of MN is a nonprofit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that focuses on supporting refugee communities. Established as a woman-owned and Subcontinent Asian American-owned business, the organization is dedicated to providing critical services to refugees and immigrant populations. The entity is specifically structured as a partnership or limited liability partnership and has demonstrated commitment to serving vulnerable refugee populations through targeted community support initiatives.

The organization has received a significant federal grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, specifically a $1.2 million Project Grant under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants program. This three-year award, running from September 2022 to September 2025, supports the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program, which provides specialized case management and capacity-building services for refugees in Minnesota. Additionally, Afghan Cultural Society Of MN has secured sub-grant awards from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, including federal mental health block grants and refugee social services grants. These awards indicate the organization's focused work in refugee resettlement, social services, mental health support, and community integration programs. The federal grants demonstrate the organization's ability to deliver targeted services that assist low-income refugees and build local placement capacity through comprehensive support mechanisms.