Applications open 1st October - 19th November 2025

Applications are now open for four fellowship and grant programs that advance cultural exchange opportunities between communities in Asia and the USA.

The ACC welcomes applications from artists, arts professionals, scholars, and arts and culture organisations from ACC’s 26 eligible countries, territories and regions. Applicants may propose fellowships and grant activities centered on cultural exchange and research in connection with at least one of our 16 eligible disciplines, including crafts.

Information Session:
Wednesday, October 15th, at 8:00pm EST, The ACC will host a second virtual information session to present these grant opportunities and to take questions from current and prospective applicants. You can sign up here and access a recording of the last information session on YouTube.

Application and Selection Timeline:
ACC's 2026 Grants Cycle will follow the timeline below.

• Call for Applications Opens: October 1, 2025, at 9:59 AM U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

• Call for Applications Closes: November 19, 2025, at 9:59 AM U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

• Letters of Recommendation Due: November 26, 2025, at 9:59 AM U.S. EST

• Review and Selection Process: November 2025 - April 2026

• Notifications to Applicants: Mid-May 2026

• Grant Period (When ACC-funded travel and activities must take place): August 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

Visit the ACC Grant Opportunities page to find more details on the four grant programs, eligibility and program requirements, and instructions on how to apply.