Asian Cultural Council Opens 2026 Grant Applications for Cross-Cultural Exchange Programs
The Asian Cultural Council is accepting applications for its 2026 grant and fellowship initiatives from October 1 to November 19, 2025. Established in 1963 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, this nonprofit has distributed over USD 100 million to around 6,000 individuals and organizations across 26 nations. Available programs include the New York Fellowship, Individual Fellowship, Graduate Fellowship, and Organization Grant. Applicants must be citizens or legal residents of designated countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the United States. Funded projects should take place between August 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027. For further details, visit www.asianculturalcouncil.org/grant-opportunities or contact application@accny.org.
Key facts
- Applications open October 1 to November 19, 2025 for 2026 programs
- Founded in 1963 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd
- Headquartered in New York City with foundations in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila
- Four program types: New York Fellowship, Individual Fellowship, Graduate Fellowship, Organization Grant
- Eligibility extends to 26 countries/territories including US and Asian nations
- Supported activities must occur August 1, 2026-December 31, 2027
- Over USD 100 million awarded to approximately 6,000 grantees since inception
- Focus on immersive cultural exchange rather than final artistic outputs
Entities
Artists
- John D. Rockefeller 3rd
Institutions
- Asian Cultural Council
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong SAR
- Taipei
- Taiwan ROC
- Manila
- Philippines
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Mainland China
- East Timor
- India
- Indonesia
- Korea
- Laos
- Macau SAR
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Vietnam