Funding Sources for Cultural Initiatives in ACP Countries

Grant sizeThe following grants were awarded during the period from January 1 through December 31, 2010:Total grants to individuals: $1,170,750Total grants to organizations: $332,000Total expenditures in 2010 were $4,800,000. Seventy-seven percent or $3,700,000 of this amountwent directly to program services. Program service expenditures have increased over last year from$3,600,000 in 2009 to $3,700,000 in 2010.Examples of recent grantsThe ACC supported cultural exchanges for 106 artists, scholars, arts specialists, and organizationsfrom 11 different countries, such as:Alliance of Artists Communities Providence, Rhode Island : to support travel to China by senior staff from the Alliance and itsmember organization, Art Farm residency, in order to forge connections with Chineseresidencies, art institutions, universities, and artistsAmerican Dance FestivalDurham, North Carolina : to enable two choreographers from China to participate in theInternational Choreographers Residency Program at the American Dance Festival in summer2011Osage Art Foundation Hong Kong: to enable participation of artists, curators, and scholars from the PhilippinesApplication procedureApplication on lineOrganizations from Hong Kong, China, Macau, Japan, Taiwan, or the Philippines should apply directlyto Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, and Manila field offices.All applicants should submit a full and correct application before the deadline. Only one applicationper organization will be accepted. The ACC will not process late or incomplete applications and willnot follow up on incomplete applications.A complete individual application should include: Application form Two references evaluating your past work and the value of your proposed project Supplementary materials that show examples of the applicant’s previous workRestrictionsPlease note that the ACC cannot support individuals pursuing projects in their home countries.Priority consideration is generally given to individuals who have not previously received fundingsupport from the Asian Cultural Council.Areas or Fields Not Funded Activities conducted by individuals in their home countries Capital campaigns Commercial and industrial design Film and video production costs57