Burmese American Community Institute

Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a minority-owned, non-profit community development organization registered in SAM.gov since 2011, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The organization specializes in providing integration and support services for refugee and immigrant communities, with a particular focus on populations from Burma, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Cuba, Haiti, and other immigrant groups. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, BACI has been recognized for its targeted work in helping new immigrants and refugees successfully adapt to life in the United States through comprehensive educational and social support programs.

BACI has received multiple federal grant awards from key agencies like the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (HHS ACF), specifically through the Office of Refugee Resettlement. These grants, totaling approximately $1.45 million, fund programs such as the Citizenship and Integration Project and Refugee Community Integration Project. The organization provides English language classes, civics education, citizenship preparation, case management, and naturalization application assistance. BACI has also secured sub-awards from the City of Indianapolis and Indiana Department of Workforce Development, including an AmeriCorps planning grant to engage members in supporting immigrant communities across Central Indiana. The grants focus on critical integration objectives, including economic opportunity, education, and supporting healthy futures for new immigrants, with project periods typically spanning three years and targeting the substantial Burmese-origin population in the region.