There are several ongoing grant opportunities available that support cultural exchange, research, and immersive learning experiences across Asia and the United States. These grants are open to a variety of applicants, including individual artists, scholars, graduate students, and nonprofit organizations engaged in cultural or academic work. Each program is offered annually and encourages long-term creative and professional development, rather than short-term travel or promotional activities.
For individuals, these opportunities provide funding to support in-depth research, cross-cultural dialogue, and exploration of artistic or scholarly interests in another country. Grants can fund projects lasting from one to six months, with amounts ranging up to $35,000 depending on the scope and location of the project. Graduate students from Asia pursuing full-time study in the arts and humanities at U.S. institutions may also be eligible for support of up to $15,000 per academic year, with potential for renewal.
Nonprofit organizations based in eligible regions may receive up to $50,000 to develop or expand international programming, institutional partnerships, and other capacity-building initiatives that foster meaningful cultural exchange. These funds are intended to support program design and implementation, participant support, and collaborative activities that deepen intercultural understanding.
The programs are generally open to applicants from a specific list of countries in Asia and the U.S. Travel must occur outside of an applicant’s country of permanent residence, and all proposed activities must align with the goals of cultural immersion, mutual understanding, and sustained engagement. Applications are accepted once per year, typically in the fall, and selections are made following a detailed review process.
