Asian Cultural Council
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The Asian Cultural Council offers fully funded grants for artists, scholars, and cultural organizations to participate in international cultural exchange between Asia and the USA in 2027.
The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) offers fully funded grants in the USA for 2027 to support international cultural exchange between the United States and Asian countries. Established in 1963, the ACC provides funding for artists, scholars, arts professionals, graduate students, and cultural organizations to participate in creative development, professional learning, research, and collaboration. Four types of grants are available: the New York Fellowship (six-month immersion in the US), Individual Fellowship (one to six months of self-directed exchange), Graduate Fellowship (for graduate students from Asia in artistic disciplines), and Organization Grant (for arts organizations in Asia and the US). Applications opened October 1, 2026 and close November 10, 2026, with letters of recommendation due by November 16, 2026. What you get • Financial assistance for eligible travel costs • Financial assistance for accommodation • Financial assistance for daily expenses • International networking opportunities • Professional development • Exposure to new artistic practices • Connections with ACC alumni community How to apply 1. Visit the Asian Cultural Council's official grant opportunities page 2. Select the appropriate grant program 3. Review the eligibility requirements for your chosen program 4. Prepare required documents: résumé/CV, biography, personal statement, work samples, and letter of recommendation 5. Submit your application through the designated online application portal before the deadline 6. Ensure letters of recommendation are submitted by the specified deadline
• Citizen or legal permanent resident of an eligible Asian country, territory, or region (for individuals) • At least five years of experience in an eligible artistic or cultural field (not required for Graduate Fellowship applicants) • For Graduate Fellowship: enrolled in or pursuing a qualifying degree program in the United States in an artistic or cultural discipline • For Organization Grant: relevant registration and eligibility requirements for the organization • Proposed activities must emphasize meaningful cultural exchange rather than promotion of a predetermined work • Résumé or CV • Biography • Personal statement • Work samples (depending on grant type) • Letter of recommendation