The Grant Desk - Asia, weekly digest

Algorave Istanbul: Open Call for New Artists and Performers

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Algorave Istanbul · deadline 30 Sep 2026 · UNPAID, and no figure of any kind is published. The call states no fee, honorarium, stipend or expenses; it is an invitation to join a local live-coding community and perform with it. Listed here as a deliberate exception to the desk's paid-only rule because it is one of very few live-coding openings in the region. No application fee.

Making Space Residency 2027 for Netherlands-Based Practitioners (Guangzhou)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Making Space, in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China · deadline 03 Oct 2026 · EUR 2,700 travel and artist fee subsidy (fixed per application; duos or collectives share it), plus accommodation in Guangzhou and shared studio space

Pulitzer Center: Global South Civil Society Microgrants 2026

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Pulitzer Center · deadline Closed 06 Sep 2026 · USD 2,000 to USD 4,000 per project. Applicants name the amount requested and submit a draft budget. Funds are transferred to the partner after the agreement is signed; partners file a financial narrative and outcomes report at the end but are NOT required to collect detailed receipts. No application fee.

Khoj x Mozilla Foundation: Counterstructures Residency 2026 (Delhi)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Khoj International Artists' Association in collaboration with Mozilla Foundation · deadline Closed 13 Sep 2026 · Mozilla's Creative Futures: Counterstructures programme publishes USD 2,500 per resident (USD 2,000 stipend plus a USD 500 materials budget), along with weekly in-person work sessions, guest lectures from practitioners across art, technology and community design, and publication of the finished project in the collective documentation report. CAVEAT: neither the Khoj call page nor the Mozilla application form restates a figure for this six-week Delhi edition, and the published package covers the ten-week format, so confirm the amount with Khoj before applying. No application fee.

MMCA International Researcher Residency Program 2027

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) · deadline 18 Sep 2026 · Monthly grant of KRW 1,200,000 (approx. USD 850), total KRW 3,600,000 for the residency period, plus a private live-in studio provided free of charge

AI ART AWARD: NEXT ART AI 2026

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

HOBAN Cultural Foundation · deadline 30 Sep 2026 · Total prize pool of KRW 21,000,000 across 20 winners, paid after deduction of applicable taxes and public charges. Grand Prize KRW 5,000,000 (selected regardless of category); in each of the two categories, First Prize KRW 2,000,000, three Second Prizes of KRW 1,000,000 each, and five Honorable Finalist awards of KRW 500,000 each; plus a HOBAN Group President's Award of KRW 1,000,000. Winners also receive plaques and certificates, online and offline exhibition opportunities, and a feature on the official online platform. No entry fee is mentioned.

3 new grants - week of 24 Aug 2026

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Impart & Nalli Fellowships 2027-28
https://imp-art.org/fellowship-grant/impart-x-nalli-fellowships/
Impart in collaboration with Nalli Silks · deadline Closed 31 Aug 2026 · Up to INR 5.5 lakhs (INR 550,000) per fellow towards project execution, covering research-related expenses including travel, fieldwork and documentation subject to approval. Two fellowships are awarded. No application fee.
2027 d/p Curator Support Open Call (Seoul)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iSjEuCjay7DhL1AF1NCePu-5RV3t_10WT0CNcjNNJy8/preview
d/p, sponsored by NakwonSangga · deadline 30 Sep 2026 · Curatorial grant of KRW 4,000,000 (including tax) per selected curator or team, plus use of d/p's approximately 187 square metre exhibition space for a five-week exhibition and curatorial collaboration with the d/p team. Approximately two curators or teams are selected. No application fee.
Design Trust Seed, Feature & Impact Grants (Hong Kong / Greater Bay Area)
https://designtrust.hk/grants/dtgrants/
Design Trust · deadline 20 Oct 2026 · Seed Grant: HKD 50,000. Feature Grant: capped at HKD 300,000, awarded annually upon special consideration. Impact Grant: case-by-case, for former grantees. Full or partial funding on a case-by-case basis. Free to apply.

4 new grants - week of 17 Aug 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Human Rights Watch: AI Strategy and Solutions Lead (one-year fixed term)
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightswatch/jobs/8350654002
Human Rights Watch (HRW), Operations Department · deadline Closed 30 Aug 2026 · USD 102,000 to 112,000 plus employer-paid benefits if based in the US; ranges outside the US are set by local market conditions. No application fee.
Dot Line Space Art Foundation: Water Bodies & Ecology 2026 (Mumbai)
https://www.dotlinespace.co.in/water-bodies-and-ecology-2026/
Dot Line Space Art Foundation · deadline Closed 30 Aug 2026 · Grants towards travel and production expenses for selected artists. The call does not publish fixed amounts and does not state an artist fee or accommodation. No application fee.
Inato Gallery: Touch Some Grass (open-call poster exhibition)
https://www.inatogallery.com/open-call
Inato Gallery · deadline Closed 31 Aug 2026 · No artist fee, stipend or production budget. This is an exhibition opportunity: selected posters are shown in Inato Gallery's Touch Some Grass exhibition. No submission fee is stated in the call.
Stimuleringsfonds: Open Call Residency Videotage 2027 (Hong Kong)
https://www.stimuleringsfonds.nl/en/grants/open-call-videotage
Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie (Creative Industries Fund NL) in collaboration with Videotage, Hong Kong · deadline 21 Oct 2026 · EUR 5,000 for a two-month residency or EUR 6,500 for a three-month residency, paid by the Creative Industries Fund NL to cover travel, insurance, living expenses, compensation for time invested, and material and transport costs. Accommodation, use of the studio space and facilitation by Videotage are covered directly by the Fund on top of this. No application fee.

1 new grant - week of 10 Aug 2026

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mondriaan Fund: Inside-Out Art Museum Residency 2027 (Beijing)
https://www.mondriaanfonds.nl/subsidie-aanvragen/regelingen/residency/inside-out-art-museum-beijing-china/
Mondriaan Fund / Inside-Out Art Museum · deadline Closed 27 Aug 2026 · Subsidy of EUR 8,478 for an artist or EUR 5,622 for a curator/critic toward travel, material and living costs (a 10 percent personal contribution is automatically deducted by the Mondriaan Fund); studio, living space and Inside-Out Art Museum support are paid directly by the Mondriaan Fund. For a selected duo the total is increased proportionally to cover the second applicant's travel and accommodation. Contribution for Caribbean-based residents can be increased for higher travel costs. No application fee.

3 new grants - week of 03 Aug 2026

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

G.MAP Digital Art Culture Lab 2026: Project Lab (Gwangju, South Korea)
https://urbanartlab.org/opencall/
Gwangju Media Art Platform (G.MAP) · deadline Closed 09 Aug 2026 · Track 2 (Interdisciplinary Creation): creation and production grant up to KRW 30,000,000 per team, plus accommodation, equipment, studio space, production and travel support, exhibition on G.MAP spaces and large-scale public media platforms (LED Wall, city media facades), and publication. Free to apply.
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation: Inlaks Theatre Art Award 2027
https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation · deadline Closed 15 Aug 2026 · INR 15,000 per month for up to 12 months, around INR 180,000 total (roughly USD 2,050 / EUR 1,780). No application fee.
transmediale x ARKO Residency 2027
https://transmediale.de/en/news/transmediale-x-arko-residency
transmediale (in cooperation with Arts Council Korea / ARKO) · deadline Closed 28 Aug 2026 · Two-month residency with an artist fee of EUR 1,500 per month, additional production support, plus travel and accommodation support for the festival and residency. For duos or collectives the fee remains the same and is shared. No application fee.

2 new grants - week of 27 Jul 2026

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

India Foundation for the Arts: Arts Research Programme (May 2026 Request for Proposals)
https://indiaifa.org/whats-new/ar-rfp-may2026.html
India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) · deadline Closed 10 Aug 2026 · Up to INR 500,000 (around USD 5,700 / EUR 4,900) per project. Honorarium is capped at 35 percent of the budget. Institutional overhead, building costs, infrastructure and equipment purchases are excluded. No application fee.
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation: Inlaks Fine Art Award 2027
https://inlaksfoundation.submittable.com/submit/75e14093-df9b-41c5-af96-ce2360e64e1b/the-inlaks-fine-art-award-2027
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation · deadline Closed 15 Aug 2026 · INR 300,000 (around USD 3,400 / EUR 2,950) for one year, plus a fully covered four-week art residency at an Indian art institution. No application fee.

1 new grant - week of 13 Jul 2026

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A.R.M. Holding / Art Dubai Projects: H Residence Sculpture Park Commission (Dubai)
https://www.artdubai.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ADP_ARM-HOLDING-COMMISSION_OPEN-CALL-PACK-.pdf
A.R.M. Holding / HUNA / Art Dubai Projects · deadline Closed 25 Jul 2026 · AED 1,000,000 commission envelope, inclusive of artist fee, design development, fabrication, materials, production, transport, installation, lighting and finishing. Proposal fees are available for shortlisted artists. No submission fee.

1 new grant - week of 22 Jun 2026

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Core Echo 2027: International Open Call & 3-Week Residency
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/etfAYPm1ixqdx-iOFWDIwA
Grandtek Art Center · deadline Closed 15 Jul 2026 · Initial stipend of RMB 20,000 per selected artist. Round-trip travel, accommodation, and daily meals provided during the on-site residency. Dedicated co-creation studios provided (with supplementary temporary creation zones from partner enterprises). One piece from each artist's exhibited series enters the permanent collection of the partner enterprise, per a contract signed by the end of the residency.

2 new grants - week of 15 Jun 2026

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Nakanojo Biennale 2027: International Artist Open Call (Gunma Prefecture, Japan)
https://nakanojo-biennale.com/2027-open-call/english.html
Nakanojo Biennale Executive Committee / Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture · deadline Closed 12 Jul 2026 · Production grant provided (amount not specified publicly). No exhibition fee, no residency fee. Insurance subsidies available. Artists responsible for materials, food, transportation, and installation/removal costs. No application fee.
Unruly Mirrors Open Call 2026 (East and Central Asia, Feminist Art)
https://unrulymirrors.com
Unruly Mirrors · deadline Closed 15 Jul 2026 · Financial support details not publicly confirmed at time of entry. No application fee confirmed.

3 new grants - week of 08 Jun 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Earth Journalism Network: Story Grants for Inclusive Water Governance in the Mekong Region 2026
https://earthjournalism.net/opportunities/story-grants-to-support-reporting-on-inclusive-water-governance-in-the-mekong-region
Earth Journalism Network (Internews), with support from Oxfam · deadline Closed 14 Jun 2026 · Up to USD 2,000 per story grant; up to 13 grants awarded. Grants issued July 2026. Selected journalists also receive one-on-one mentorship, including from a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) specialist. No application fee.
AIR Taipei: International Artist Residency 2027 (Taipei Artist Village & Treasure Hill)
https://air-artistvillage.org.tw/
Taipei Culture Foundation (AIR Taipei, operating Taipei Artist Village and Treasure Hill Artist Village) · deadline Closed 30 Jun 2026 · Funding varies by track. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY (open to international artists): free accommodation and studio space plus administrative and project support; no cash artist grant. PUPPETRY RESIDENCY (Treasure Hill x Puppetry Art Center, open to international artists): NT$20,000 (around USD 620) subsidy plus accommodation and studio. OVERSEAS RESIDENCY VISIT (Taiwanese artists only): NT$100,000 (around USD 3,100) creative grant plus economy-class roundtrip airfare. No application fee.
APWLD: Breaking Out of Marginalisation (BOOM) Feminist Participatory Action Research, Feminist Food Sovereignty 2026-2028
https://apwld.org/call-for-applications-breaking-out-of-marginalisation-boom-feminist-participatory-action-research-fpar-2026-2028/
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) · deadline Closed 05 Jul 2026 · Sub-grant of up to USD 14,000 per selected partner organisation to support the employment of a young woman researcher and cover direct research, implementation, advocacy and capacity-building costs (not institutional sustainability or maintenance). Also includes capacity-building workshops, regional training, advocacy and networking opportunities, and ongoing accompaniment. No application fee.

7 new grants - week of 01 Jun 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Khoj: Residency on Mental Health 2026 (New Delhi, India)
https://khojstudios.org/programme/khoj-international-residency/edition-august-september-2026/
Khoj Studios (in collaboration with OAS Center for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action) · deadline Closed 07 Jun 2026 · Travel to and from Delhi; a per-diem; and a production budget. One UK artist additionally supported by OAS's Center for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action. No application fee.
TOKAS Curator Residency Program 2027
https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/archive/application/2026/20260430-319.html
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo · deadline Closed 16 Jun 2026 · Fully funded: round-trip airfare, single-room accommodation, and a project/research fee covered by TOKAS. Additional travel within Japan not covered. No application fee.
TOKAS Research Residency Program 2027
https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/archive/application/2026/20260430-321.html
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) · deadline Closed 16 Jun 2026 · Fully funded: round-trip economy airfare, accommodation in a single 25 sqm room at TOKAS Residency (49 sqm twin for duos), per-diem living expenses, plus assistance for research and public relations. No application fee.
A4 Residency Art Center: International Residency Programme Autumn 2027 (Chengdu)
https://www.a4artmuseum.com/en/a4-residencyartcenter/residing/latest-recruitment/
A4 Residency Art Center (A4 Art Museum) · deadline Closed 30 Jun 2026 · Studio and accommodation provided; round-trip economy airfare or second-class train ticket within a set budget; production grant of RMB 10,000 per person/team for creative production and material costs (excluding living expenses). No application fee.
Pier-2 Art Center Artist-in-Residence Programme (PAIR) 2027 (Kaohsiung, Taiwan)
https://www.pier2air.tw/en/
Pier-2 Art Center · deadline Closed 05 Jul 2026 · A 33 sqm studio with private bathroom plus 16.5 sqm living space; art exchange area and opportunities; one round-trip economy class flight ticket OR one round-trip reserved-seat high-speed rail ticket (depending on artist's place of residence); daily living allowance of NTD 800 per person or group; project-based material subsidy up to NTD 35,000; an assigned project manager. No application fee.
Seoul Museum of Art: Artistic Director, 14th Seoul Mediacity Biennale
https://biennialfoundation.org/2026/06/seoul-museum-of-art-seeks-artistic-director-for-the-14th-seoul-mediacity-biennale/
Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) · deadline Closed 15 Jul 2026 · Compensation approximately KRW 60 million (individual) or KRW 80 million (team). The Biennale project budget is approximately KRW 2.5 billion (based on the 13th edition). No application fee.
Hong Kong Baptist University: International Writers' Workshop 2027 (Writers-in-Residence)
https://iww.hkbu.edu.hk/
International Writers' Workshop (IWW), Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) · deadline Closed 14 Aug 2026 · Round-trip economy class airfare; accommodation on HKBU's campus for 4 weeks; a per diem. No application fee.

2 new grants - week of 25 May 2026

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Bayt AlMamzar x Scanteia: Bucharest Residency Exchange 2026-2027
https://www.prazzlearts.com/opportunities/open-call-for-artist-residency-bam--scnteia-bucharest-2027
Bayt AlMamzar (BAM) and Scanteia · deadline Closed 07 Jun 2026 · Funded residency: private ~50 sqm studio with accommodation at Atelierele Scanteia, flight covered up to $500, $500 artist fee, local transport card, access to large-format inkjet printing, photo studio, wood workshop and scanners, plus a curated joint exhibition. No application fee.
VH AWARD 2026 (Hyundai Motor Group)
https://vhaward.com/about/#entry
Hyundai Motor Group · deadline Closed 21 Jul 2026 · Each of five finalists receives a USD 30,000 production grant plus an Ars Electronica online residency; the Grand Prix winner receives an additional USD 30,000 (USD 60,000 total). Honorary Mentions join selected residency components. No application fee.

4 new grants - week of 18 May 2026

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Diriyah Art Futures: Emerging New Media Artists Program 2026/27 (Riyadh)
https://engage.moc.gov.sa/reg_forms/tracks/250/?lang=en
Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), in collaboration with Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains · deadline Closed 31 May 2026 · Production budget; access to advanced audio-visual labs, immersive-reality and spatial audio-visual environments; cutting-edge professional equipment; multidisciplinary mentorship from international digital and new-media artists; and a culminating curated group exhibition at DAF in October 2027. Specific stipend amount not stated in the public call. No application fee.
CBPS Research Fellowship 2026-27 (Bengaluru)
https://cbps.in/
Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS) · deadline Closed 31 May 2026 · INR 25,000 per month stipend, plus access to office space, internet and the CBPS library. The fellowship does NOT cover housing, transportation or any other financial support. No application fee.
Berggruen Institute: Peking University Research Center Fellowship 2026-2027 (Beijing)
https://berggruen.org/news/call-for-application-bic-fellowship-26-27
Berggruen Institute China Center, Peking University · deadline Closed 31 May 2026 · 200,000 CNY annual stipend, paid monthly before tax. Fellows are responsible for their own income tax. No application fee.
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS): International Creator Residency 2027
https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/archive/application/2026/20260430-317.html
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture · deadline Closed 16 Jun 2026 · Round-trip economy-class airfare between nearest airport and Tokyo (Narita or Haneda); per diem living expenses of JPY 4,200 per day (excl. tax); fee for work/project of JPY 300,000 (excl. tax); living space (single room) and access to shared studio. Note: 20.42% income tax is deducted from per-diem and project-fee amounts. For duos, airfare is provided for both members but per diem and project fee are paid for one person only. No application fee.

4 new grants - week of 11 May 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Nationality for All: SEAP Fellows 2026 (Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific)
https://nationalityforall.org/opportunity/call-for-applications-seap-fellows-2026/
Nationality for All (NFA) · deadline Closed 25 May 2026 · AUD 200-400 per month depending on the fellow's location. This is a low-stipend research fellowship; the work itself is full-time over three months.
Wonju UNESCO City of Literature / Toji Cultural Centre Residency 2026
https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/05/05/wonju/
Wonju UNESCO City of Literature and Toji Cultural Foundation · deadline Closed 31 May 2026 · Round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals and local transportation are all covered. NO artist fee or honorarium.
Taiwan AID: 2026 NGO Fellowship Program (Asia and Pacific Islands)
https://www.taiwanaid.org/en/news/50124
Taiwan Alliance in International Development (Taiwan AID) · deadline Closed 01 Jun 2026 · Fully funded: round-trip airfare, accommodation (dormitory-style rooms, 6-8 beds per room), meals, and local transportation in Taiwan are all covered. NO artist fee, stipend or honorarium.
IT for Change: FemFirst Research Observatory 2026 (Feminist AI Futures in South and Southeast Asia)
https://itforchange.net/call-for-proposals-femfirst-research-observatory/
IT for Change · deadline Closed 25 Jun 2026 · Approximately CAD 12,000 per proposal for a 12-month period

1 new grant - week of 20 Apr 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Kyoto Retreat 2026
https://www.kyotoretreat.com
The Kyoto Retreat (founded by Dexter Wimberly) · deadline Closed 17 Jul 2026 · Roundtrip flight, private accommodation and $800 USD stipend