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The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is committed to advancing international dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect through supporting cultural exchange projects by individuals and organizations between Asia and the US and between Asian countries.
ACC grants provide long-term, immersive exploration of other cultures. ACC’s individualized programmatic support expands the horizons of grantees by nurturing their perspectives, fostering creative growth, and fostering valuable international connections.
ACC values long-lasting relationships with our grantees. We partner with them and help them form communities to share their transformative experiences and cultivate valuable international connections.
ACC grants go beyond mere travel funding; they offer a unique opportunity for recipients to design an experience individually and fully immerse themselves in a different culture.
ACC takes an unconventional approach by not funding production-based grants, such as the creation of artwork or an exhibition. Instead, our Fellowships and grants seek to provide cultural enrichment opportunities for selected grantees. We have found that through funding a period spent in an unfamiliar environment where grantees can take a break from their day-to-day responsibilities and deadlines, they are more open to expanding their perspectives and integrating learned experiences into their creative practices.
Accordingly, ACC has developed four distinct grant types to support immersive cultural exchange:
- New York Fellowship
- Individual Fellowship
- Graduate Fellowship
- Organization Grant
How to apply
For this global grant cycle, ACC is accepting applicants with citizenship in the US and any of our 25 eligible countries/regions in Asia (see our website for eligibility details). Applications that focus on the relationship between the arts, technology, and culture, and/or proposals for exchange from the U.S. to Southeast Asia are particularly encouraged.
Application guidelines are now available. Click here for details and instructions. Applications will be accepted through the application portal on ACC’s website November 1 through 30, 2023. Application deadline is November 30, 2023. Candidates will be notified of application results in mid-May 2024.