Asian Cultural Council Fellowships and Grants 2027

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC), a New York-based foundation, supports cultural exchange between Asia and the United States, and within Asia. Its 2027 fellowships and grants give artists, scholars and arts professionals funding and time for open-ended research, learning and exchange in another country.

Grant types

• Individual Fellowship: one to six months of self-directed research and exchange in a new country or region, for individuals or small groups. Grants of up to US$35,000.
• New York Fellowship: a six-month programme based in New York City.
• Graduate Fellowship: a living stipend for students from Asia taking graduate degrees in the United States.
• Organization Grant: support for cultural exchange projects run by organisations.

What fellows receive

• Grant funding for travel and research
• Advice on logistics and research sites
• Introductions to ACC alumni and arts professionals
• J-1 visa sponsorship for those travelling to the United States
• Access to ACC's global alumni community

ACC fellowships support research and exchange, not production work such as touring, performing, exhibiting, publishing or making new work.

Who can apply

• Residents of these Asian countries and regions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China (Mainland), East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
• Or citizens or permanent residents of the United States
• Artists, scholars and arts professionals in fields such as architecture, art history, crafts, curation, dance, ethnomusicology, film, museum studies, music, photography, theatre and visual art

You cannot propose travel to the place where you currently live.

How to apply

1. Read the 2027 grant guidelines on the ACC website.
2. Choose the fellowship or grant that fits you.
3. Plan your research or exchange project: where you'll go, who you'll meet and what you want to learn.
4. Apply online between 1 October and 10 November 2026.
5. For questions, email [email protected].

Key dates

Tips

• Focus on learning, not producing. Explain what you want to research and why it matters for your work.
• Choose one clear destination. Proposals covering several countries or very short trips are usually less competitive.
• Show how the exchange will shape your future practice and benefit your community.
• Applying is free. Never pay anyone who promises an ACC grant.