Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship
Forecasted
The Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship supports Asian American independent media artists with grants, mentorship, and community to advance representation and professional growth.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Supports 12 Asian American artists annually with non-recoupable grants, mentorship, and community; specific grant amounts not published.
Summary: Year-round initiative supporting Asian American artists in independent media through fellowship and scholarship tracks with funding and professional development.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship is a year-round program dedicated to supporting 12 Asian American artists annually, offering both a fellowship track (for Sundance-affiliated artists) and a scholarship track (for new creators). Developed in partnership with The Asian American Foundation, the initiative is part of Sundance's Artist Accelerator Program and aims to advance Asian American representation in independent media. Selected artists receive individualized mentorship, non-recoupable grants, and access to a robust creative community, with a focus on fostering professional growth, network development, and field-wide impact.
