Funding Sources for Cultural Initiatives in ACP Countries

The Asia FoundationMain office465 California St., 9th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94104Tel: +1-415-982-4640Fax: +1-415-392-8863Email: info@asiafound.orgWebsitehttp://asiafoundation.org/about/Purpose and program areasThe Asia Foundation is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization committed to the development of apeaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports Asian initiatives toimprove governance and law, economic development, women's empowerment, the environment, andregional cooperation.Books for AsiaBooks for Asia puts one million brand-new books into the hands of students, educators, and local andnational leaders in 18 countries annually. We empower future and current leaders with informationbecause we know that an educated population is better equipped to fight poverty, disease, injustice,and instability.Funding sources Individuals Corporations, Foundations, and Organizations Government and Multilateral Institutions Books for Asia (In-Kind)Eligible countriesAsiaWho can receive a grant?The Foundation directs its support to activities that are within its current interests and are likely tohave a wide effect. Most of the Foundation's grants are made to organizations in Asia.Grant sizePrograms, Grants, & Related Services:Fiscal Year 2010 (October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010) – Total grants: $130,106,633.Expenditures by location (asia) Afghanistan $35,586,755 Cambodia $12,551,875 China $6,371,918 Indonesia $9,841,666 South Korea $815,936 Mongolia $3,341,448 Nepal $5,117,593 Pakistan $6,244,65162