Headquartered in New York City, the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is a leading nonprofit organization working in cultural exchange between Asia and the U.S. to advance international dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect. Individual fellowships and organizational grants are awarded to support research, study, and creative work by leaders practicing 16 disciplines in the arts and humanities in the U.S. and 25 countries in Asia. ACC staff in New York work closely with four regional affiliate offices in Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, and Manila.