Asian Cultural Council Organization Grant 2026

📝 About the Asian Cultural Council Organization Grant

The Asian Cultural Council’s (ACC) Organization Grant program is designed to support arts and culture organizations in Asia and the United States. It enables these organizations, their staff, and connected communities to engage in meaningful cultural exchange through travel and activities.

Key Details:

• Date Published: October 7, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 19, 2025
• Category: Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded, Grants
• Opportunity Locations: United States
• Eligible Locations: Asia

Objectives:

ACC’s Organization Grants aim to:

• Advance international dialogue and the sharing of practices and ideas.
• Build relationships across borders.
• Support travel and hosting activities for cultural exchange.

🎁 Benefits of the Grant

• Funding: ACC may award Organization Grants of up to $50,000 USD.
• Support Services:
  • Advice and recommendations for logistical and substantive aspects.
  • Introductions to ACC alumni and relevant arts professionals.
  • Invitations to local ACC events and gatherings, where possible.

Eligible Grant Expenses:

• Airfare: Economy class only.
• Local and regional ground transportation.
• Accommodation, food, and daily living expenses.
• Visa-related fees and expenses.
• Mandatory travel health insurance:
  • Coverage of at least $100,000 USD per accident or illness.
  • $25,000 USD for repatriation expenses.
  • $50,000 USD for medical evacuation.
• Interpretation services, if necessary.
• Costs related to research, cultural immersion, and exchange objectives.

Ineligible Grant Expenses:

• First-class or business-class airfare (exceptions for medical-based exemptions).
• Production-related expenses (e.g., technical equipment, staffing, publication costs).
• Capital expenses or equipment purchases.
• Expenses for individuals not part of the proposal.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a nonprofit organization, government-affiliated or government-sponsored arts/cultural institution, or academic/higher education institution.
2. Be legally registered and based in one of ACC’s eligible countries, territories, or regions.
3. Have at least five years of artistic and/or cultural programming.

Activity Lead and Participant Eligibility:

• Primary Contact: Manages the application process.
• Activity Lead: Executes grant activities in the destination country/region.
• Activity Participants: Support and/or take part in the grant activities.

Grant Activity Travel:

• Supports 1 to 6 months of travel for the activity lead and/or participants.
• Eligible destinations include 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 ROC, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.

📅 Application Date and Process

Deadlines:

• Application Submission: November 19, 2025, at 9:59 AM EST.
• Letters of Recommendation: November 26, 2025, at 9:59 AM EST.

Application Platform:

Applications must be submitted through GoApply, ACC’s application platform.

• Starting October 1, 2025, previous and new users can log in or create an account on GoApply.
• Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz to proceed with the application.

Required Application Materials:

• Contact information for the organization.
• Proof of nonprofit status.
• Organization logo.
• Website and/or social media accounts.
• Work samples (e.g., images, videos, audio clips).
• Annual operating budget range.
• Contact information for references and recommenders.
• Biographies and CVs/resumes for activity lead and participants.
• Budget proposal using ACC’s Excel template.

📌 Additional Information

Grant Travel Dates and Minimum Duration:

• All ACC-funded travel must occur within the grant period: August 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027.
• Travel to the U.S. must include at least 30 consecutive days.
• Travel to or within Asia must include at least 30 cumulative days.

Visa Requirements:

• Applicants must research visa requirements and ensure compliance before applying.
• ACC does not sponsor visas; securing visas is the responsibility of the Organization Grantee.

Payment Schedule:

• Advance Payment: $3,000 USD after signing the grant agreement and submitting required forms.
• Remaining grant amount issued after submission of travel documentation.

🌟 How to Apply

1. Submit Application: Applications must be submitted through GoApply starting October 1, 2025.
2. Complete Eligibility Quiz: Ensure eligibility before proceeding.
3. Upload Required Documents: Include all necessary materials such as work samples, budget, and references.
4. Recommendation Letter: Ensure your recommender uploads their letter by the deadline.

Application Portal:

• View details of the grant on the Asian Cultural Council Organization Grant website.
• Apply via GoApply.

📧 Contact Information

For further inquiries, visit the Asian Cultural Council website.

• ACC may award Organization Grants of up to $50,000 USD.
• Funding to conduct cultural immersion, research, and to increase access to artistic communities or cultural resources in a specific country, territory, or region.