Individual Fellowship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Artists and cultural professionals from Japan
Other requirements
- Open to various artistic disciplines
Overview
Program Type: Individual Fellowship with variable duration
Geographic Scope: For artists from Japan to travel and conduct research across Asia, Southeast Asia, and other international destinations
Focus Areas:
- Music
- Film/Video/Photography
- Dance
- Visual Art
- Curation
- Theater
- All artistic disciplines
Eligibility:
- Artists and cultural professionals from Japan
- Open to various artistic disciplines
Award Details:
- Variable duration fellowships (ranging from 2-6 months based on project needs)
- Supports research and creative exchange in specific regions
- Can involve travel across multiple countries in Asia and beyond
- ACC/Saison Foundation Fellow designation available
Recent Examples (2024-2025):
- 2-4 month fellowships for research across Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, and other Asian countries
- Focus on exploring cultural practices, artist networks, and artistic traditions
- Supports both individual artists and collaborative projects
Background:
The Individual Fellowship program provides flexible support for Japanese artists conducting focused research and cultural exchange projects internationally, particularly emphasizing connections within Asia.
What Asian Cultural Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 6
- Total given
- $190K
- Median grant
- $29K
- Range
- $16K–$49K
- By dollars: California 55%, New York 37%, Illinois 8%. Top recipient cities: Berkeley, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
American Museum of Natural History · New York, NY
To provide training to hanoi museum conservator in photography conservation
$49K
Tracing Patterns Foundation · Berkeley, CA
To support six months residency in international dialogue on the issue of papua…
$48K
Wild Projects · Berkeley, CA
To research through a cultural lends the move of the indonesian capital, including the…
$36K
Montez Press Arts · New York, NY
To conduct 'bands of frequency' - a research project on artist-run spaces in ho chi…
$22K
Usjapan Cultural Trade Network · San Francisco, CA
To support japanese playwright to develop a participatory play in san francisco
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Visual artists
- Theater
- Music
- Dance
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Deadline
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Asian Cultural Council: Organization Grant
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Amount
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Deadline
November 10, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Japan-United States Arts Program
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Amount
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Deadline
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ACC Taiwan Program
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Asian Cultural Council: Graduate Fellowship Grant
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Amount
US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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