[Henry Luce Foundation](https://www.hluce.org)

Rolling (Concept Notes) | March, June, November (Board review cycles)

$10,000–$1,000,000 per grant; multi-year support possible; recent awards typically $150,000–$300,000.

Supports cross-cultural knowledge exchange, research, and capacity building focused on East and Southeast Asia.

Grants are for institutions only; individuals may not apply directly.

--- ## Description The Henry Luce Foundation's Asia Program funds initiatives that foster cross-cultural understanding, scholarly exchange, and institutional capacity building between East/Southeast Asia and North America. The program supports research, training, resource creation, and public education projects, aiming to strengthen expertise and cultivate collaborative networks in Asian studies, foreign policy, and public engagement. Its broad focus includes academic research, policy dialogue, collaborative infrastructure, and public outreach, with a particular emphasis on projects that cross institutional, geographic, or disciplinary boundaries. --- ## Due Dates - Concept Notes: Accepted year-round (rolling submission). - Board Reviews: Proposals are considered by the Foundation’s Board in March, June, and November each year. - The review and proposal development process generally takes a minimum of 3–4 months from Concept Note submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant range: $10,000 to $1,000,000, with most recent Asia Program awards in the $150,000–$300,000 range. - Grants may be single- or multi-year. - Indirect costs (IDC) are allowed up to 20% of the total grant amount, determined by the Program Director. - Example recent awards: $150,000 (Burke Museum), $168,000 (American Institute for Indonesian Studies), $300,000 (American Center for Mongolian Studies, AAPI Civic Engagement Fund). --- ## Eligibility - Only institutions may apply (colleges, universities, museums, think tanks, or other non-profit organizations). - U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations or their international equivalents are eligible. - Non-U.S. applicants must provide an Equivalency Determination (ED) certificate if invited to submit a full proposal. - Individuals are not eligible to apply directly (except for the separate Luce Scholars Program). - Projects must focus primarily on East and Southeast Asia; South or Central Asia cannot be the primary focus (though inter-Asia connections may be considered). - The Foundation does not support: - Stand-alone travel, publication, translation, or individual research projects. - Stand-alone conferences or film/TV productions (only limited funding available). - Healthcare, medical, disaster relief, international development, political activities, fundraising, endowments, or building campaigns. --- ## Application Process 1. Review the Asia Program’s guidelines and priorities on the [program page](https://hluce.org/programs/asia). 2. Submit a Concept Note via the [online grants portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/). - Concept Notes are brief descriptions of the project, funding amount, and institutional background. - All Concept Notes are reviewed within eight weeks. 3. Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. 4. Proposals are considered by the Foundation’s Board in March, June, and November. 5. Notification of status is provided within 8–12 weeks after Concept Note submission. --- ## Additional Information - Multi-year and renewal grants are possible, based on project performance and impact. - Only one application per institution per year for the same grant. - Indirect costs are capped at 20% of the total grant. - Collaboration and projects that benefit the wider Asian studies field are favored. --- ## External Links - [Asia Program Overview](https://hluce.org/programs/asia) - [Asia Program Grant Categories](https://hluce.org/programs/asia/grant-categories/) - [General Foundation Guidelines](https://hluce.org/apply-for-a-grant/) - [Start Application (Grants Portal)](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/) - [Recent Asia Program Grantees](https://hluce.org/grant-year/2025/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@hluce.org](mailto:info@hluce.org) | | Grants Admin | [grants@hluce.org](mailto:grants@hluce.org) | | Program Director | [Yuting Li, Asia Program](https://hluce.org/about/staff/yuting-li/) | | Phone | 212-489-7700 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.hluce.org/contact/) |

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