How much funding does Japan-United States Arts Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Japan-United States Arts Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Japan-United States Arts Program?

Eligible applicants: Japanese artists conducting research in the United States; U.S. artists conducting research in Japan.

How often is Japan-United States Arts Program offered?

Japan-United States Arts Program runs on an annual cycle.

Japan-United States Arts Program

Asian Cultural Council Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Performing Arts Grants for Visual Artists

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Japanese artists conducting research in the United States
U.S. artists conducting research in Japan

Other requirements

Organizations facilitating U.S.-Japan artistic exchange

Overview

Program Type: Fellowship and project grants

Geographic Scope: Bilateral exchange between Japan and the United States

Focus Areas:

All artistic disciplines
Interdisciplinary arts
Cultural research and exchange

Eligibility:

Japanese artists conducting research in the United States
U.S. artists conducting research in Japan
Organizations facilitating U.S.-Japan artistic exchange

Award Details:

Individual fellowships (4-6 months typical duration)
Project grants for institutions (1+ months)
Available in conjunction with other ACC funding mechanisms
BHR Memorial Fund support available

Recent Examples (2021):

4-6 month individual fellowships for research and cultural exchange
1-month project grants for international workshops and conferences
6-week project grants for virtual academies

Background:
This program specifically addresses bilateral artistic exchange between Japan and the United States, supporting both individual research and institutional collaboration.

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