The Asian Cultural Council Announces 2027 Global Grant and Fellowship Opportunities

Overview

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC), a premier non-profit dedicated to advancing international dialogue through cultural exchange, announces the launch of its 2027 global funding cycle. For over 60 years, ACC has supported process-driven work, cultural immersion, and relationship-building between the U.S. and Asia, as well as within Asia.

Funding Categories

• New York Fellowship: An immersive six-month residency program designed for international artists and cultural professionals to engage deeply with the vibrant arts ecosystem of New York City and the wider United States.
• Individual Fellowship: A highly flexible program offering variable duration, budgets, and locations for artists and scholars pursuing self-directed cultural exploration and research.
• Graduate Fellowship: Provides vital living stipends for exceptional students from eligible Asian countries and regions who have been admitted to graduate degree programs within the U.S.
• Organization Grant: Financial support for non-profit organizations executing projects that facilitate deeper cultural research, peer collaboration, or expanded access to regional artistic communities.

Key Dates

• Application Period: October 1 – November 10, 2026
• Focus Area: Cultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia, or intra-Asia travel

Eligibility

Applicants must be international artists and cultural professionals, students from eligible Asian countries admitted to U.S. graduate programs, or non-profit organizations. Full eligibility details and eligible disciplines are available at asianculturalcouncil.org/grant-opportunities.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted online from October 1 through November 10, 2026. Full application details and portals are available at asianculturalcouncil.org/grant-opportunities.