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

Rolling (Concept Notes accepted any time) | Board reviews in March, June, and November

Typical grants range from $10,000 to $1,000,000; multi-year projects possible; example awards $75,000–$450,000.

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

Grants are awarded only to institutions (not individuals); projects must focus on East/Southeast Asia.

--- ## Description The Henry Luce Foundation's Asia Program seeks to foster meaningful cross-border exchanges of knowledge and ideas, with the goal of building a foundation for peaceful collaboration. The program invests in developing expertise and capacity related to East and Southeast Asia, supporting collaborative research, community engagement, and strengthening institutions and networks that promote mutual understanding between Asia and other regions. Responsive Grants are the program’s primary mechanism, supporting projects in the humanities and qualitative social sciences, policy dialogue, public education, resource development, and intellectual and cultural exchange. The program encourages projects that bridge academic, policy, and public spheres, and those that foster collaboration across geographic, disciplinary, and institutional boundaries. --- ## Due Dates - Concept Notes may be submitted at any time (rolling basis). - Selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals. - The Foundation’s board reviews proposals three times annually: **March, June, and November**. - The review and proposal process generally takes a minimum of 3–4 months. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants typically range from **$10,000 to $1,000,000**, depending on project scope and program area. - Multi-year funding and renewals are possible. - Recent awards in the Asia Program have ranged from $75,000 to $450,000. - Indirect costs are covered up to 20% of the total grant amount (as determined by the Program Director). --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Only institutions (not individuals) may apply. Eligible institutions include: - U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits (colleges, universities, think tanks, museums, etc.) - International equivalents of U.S. nonprofits (an Equivalency Determination certificate may be required for non-U.S. organizations) - **Project focus:** Projects must primarily focus on East and/or Southeast Asia. The Foundation does not support projects focused primarily on South or Central Asia (though inter-Asia connections may be considered). - **Restrictions:** Not eligible: - Stand-alone travel, publication, translation, or individual research projects - Stand-alone conferences or film/TV productions (except in limited cases) - Healthcare, medical initiatives, disaster relief, or international development projects - Political activities, fundraising events, endowments, or building campaigns --- ## Application Process 1. **Review program guidelines** to ensure alignment with the Asia Program’s mission and priorities. 2. **Create an account** on the [Luce Foundation grants portal](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/) and submit a Concept Note (brief project summary and requested funding). 3. **Concept Notes are reviewed within eight weeks**. Applicants receive confirmation of receipt and notification of status. 4. **Selected applicants are invited** to submit a full proposal. 5. **Board reviews occur three times per year** (March, June, November). The full process from Concept Note to board decision takes at least 3–4 months. 6. **Indirect costs:** Include up to 20% indirect costs in your proposal, if needed. --- ## Additional Information - The Asia Program is deliberately broad and responsive to emerging trends, needs, and priorities in Asia-focused work, especially in the humanities, qualitative social sciences, and public education. - Projects should aim to benefit the broader field of Asian studies or cross-cultural understanding, not just a single institution. - Reapplication is allowed once per year if not selected. - Multi-year and renewal grants are possible, based on project performance and impact. --- ## 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 the Application Process](https://hluce.my.site.com/s/) - [Recent Asia Program Grantees](https://hluce.org/grant-year/2025/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------|------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@hluce.org](mailto:info@hluce.org) | | Grants administrator | [grants@hluce.org](mailto:grants@hluce.org) | | Asia Program Director | [Yuting Li](https://hluce.org/about/staff/yuting-li/) | | Foundation phone | 212-489-7700 | | Contact form | [Contact Page](https://www.hluce.org/contact/) |

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