Applications open 1st October - 10th November 2026

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is pleased to announce the open call for the 2027 Grant Cycle.

ACC offers four distinct grant categories tailored to individual creatives, researchers, students, and institutions:

• 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.

• Organisation Grant: Financial support for non-profit organizations executing projects that facilitate deeper cultural research, peer collaboration, or expanded access to regional artistic communities.

Make sure to read through all the eligibility and guidelines on their website before you apply.

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is a grant-giving and grant-seeking global nonprofit organisation founded and headquartered in New York City that fosters cultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia, and within Asia. ACC provides artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organisations opportunities to engage in cultural exchange activities by offering grants and fellowships during an annual application period. ACC’s grant opportunities allow grantees to fully and freely immerse themselves in a culture other than their own to advance international dialogue, understanding, and respect.

Related Links:

• ACC website

• ACC grant opportunities

• ACC New York Instagram