Asian Cultural Council Grants 2027
Asian Cultural Council Grants for the 2027 cycle are open to artists, scholars, arts professionals and organisations working between Asia and the United States, or within Asia.
- FundingNew York Fellowship $38,000; Individual Fellowship up to…
- Duration1 to 6 months (Graduate Fellowship: one academic year…
- Who can applyAfghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China…
- Application feeFree
Overview
The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) has funded cultural exchange since 1963. Applications are accepted from 1 October to 10 November 2026 at 9:59 AM US Eastern Time.
ACC funds open-ended research and exchange rather than finished productions. The idea is to give artists and scholars time and money to explore, meet peers and learn, without pressure to deliver a show or exhibition.
There are four programmes. You can apply to only one per cycle.
- New York Fellowship: six months in the US for artists, scholars and arts professionals from Asia.
- Individual Fellowship: one to six months of research or cultural exchange. Up to three people can apply jointly.
- Graduate Fellowship: support for students from Asia in US graduate degree programmes.
- Organization Grant: support for arts and culture organisations in Asia and the US.
What Will You Do?
That depends on your programme. New York fellows spend six months immersed in the city’s arts scene and the wider US. Individual fellows design their own research trip, such as studying a craft tradition, visiting archives or meeting artists in another country. Organisations use the grant to send teams abroad for research, peer collaboration or access to regional arts communities.
How to make your Asian Cultural Council Grants application stronger
ACC backs exploration, so a clear plan for what you want to learn and whom you want to meet matters more than a polished final product. Name real people, places and institutions where you can.
At a glance
About
- Opportunity type
- Arts and culture grants and fellowships
- Host organization(s)
- Asian Cultural Council (ACC)
- Location
- United States, or travel within Asia, depending on the grant
- Mode
- In person (travel-based residencies and research)
- Programme duration
- 1 to 6 months (Graduate Fellowship: one academic year, renewable once)
Funding
- Financial support
- New York Fellowship $38,000; Individual Fellowship up to $35,000; Graduate Fellowship $15,000 a year; Organization Grant up to $50,000
- Application fee
- Free
Eligibility
- Nationality
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China (Mainland), East Timor, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and the US (US applicants not eligible for New York or Graduate Fellowships)
- Age requirement
- At least 21 by the start of a New York or Individual Fellowship; not specified for other grants
- Minimum degree required
- Not required, except Graduate Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to a US graduate programme
- Work experience
- At least 5 years in an eligible discipline (not required for the Graduate Fellowship)
- Fields / areas
- Architecture, archaeology, art history, arts administration, arts criticism, conservation, crafts, curation, dance, ethnomusicology, film, literature, museum studies, music, theater, visual art (including photography and video art)
Who can apply
- Nationality: Citizens or legal permanent residents of the 25 Asian countries and regions listed in the Quick Facts, or of the US. Organisations must be registered in one of these places.
- US applicants: Not eligible for the New York Fellowship or the Graduate Fellowship.
- Experience: At least five years of work in an eligible discipline. Graduate Fellowship applicants are exempt.
- Age: At least 21 by the start of a New York or Individual Fellowship.
- Graduate Fellowship: Full-time enrolment in a US graduate programme, or proof of admission by 1 April 2027.
- Organisations: Nonprofit, government-affiliated or academic, with at least five years of arts or cultural programming.
What you get
- New York Fellowship: $38,000 for six months, including a $3,000 travel advance. ACC deducts the SEVIS fee ($220), travel health insurance ($675 to $800) and, if you choose it, I-House housing (about $19,400 to $20,600). Fellows receive roughly $10,000 to $31,100 after arrival.
- Individual Fellowship: up to $35,000 covering economy airfare, ground transport, accommodation, food, daily living costs, visa fees, insurance and interpretation if needed.
- Graduate Fellowship: $15,000 for one academic year, renewable for a second year. It covers travel and living expenses only, not tuition or research costs.
- Organization Grant: up to $50,000 for one to six months of travel, covering similar costs plus insurance for all international participants.
How to apply
- Read the 2027 guidelines on the ACC website and pick one programme.
- Check that your country, discipline and experience meet the rules.
- Prepare your project plan and work samples.
- Ask your recommenders early. Their letters are due on 16 November 2026.
- Submit your application on the ACC GoApply portal before the deadline.
Questions about eligibility can go to application@accny.org. Full guidelines are on the official ACC grant opportunities page.
Frequently asked questions
What funding does the Asian Cultural Council Grants 2027 provide?
Who can apply?
Education: Not required, except Graduate Fellowship applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to a US graduate programme
Work experience: At least 5 years in an eligible discipline (not required for the Graduate Fellowship)
Age: At least 21 by the start of a New York or Individual Fellowship; not specified for other grants
Is there an application fee?
What are the deadlines?
Application deadline: 16 November 2026, 9:59 AM ET
How do I apply?
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