Asia Program
The Henry Luce Foundation Asia Program funds cross-cultural research and collaboration projects connecting East/Southeast Asia and the U.S. to foster knowledge exchange and institutional networks.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Concept Notes accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000; multi-year funding possible.
Summary: Supports cross-cultural research, knowledge exchange, and collaboration between Asia (primarily East and Southeast Asia) and the U.S.
Key Information: Only institutions (not individuals) may apply; projects must focus on East/Southeast Asia.
Description
The Asia Program at the Henry Luce Foundation aims to foster meaningful exchanges of knowledge and ideas to promote peaceful collaboration across borders, with a particular focus on East and Southeast Asia. The program invests in developing expertise, institutional capacity, and networks that connect scholars, institutions, and communities across Asia and the United States. Through responsive grantmaking, the program supports research, storytelling, training, and initiatives that bridge cultural and disciplinary divides, nurturing a more interconnected and empathetic global society.
Responsive Grants are the primary mechanism, supporting projects in academic research, foreign policy, and public education. The program is deliberately broad to respond to new ideas and trends relevant to Asia-focused work.
