Eligible purposes for support include residencies, fieldwork, research, capacity-building training, conferences, workshops, cultural events, festivals, and other professional development or cultural exchange activities.

This program aims to expand opportunities for emerging artists and cultural practitioners to deepen their knowledge, build networks, and enhance their practice through mobility and participation in programs across Asia.

In particular, we encourage the expansion of connections between local artists and the programmes and activities of members of the ASH Network, including Mekong Cultural Hub, Accton Arts Foundation (Taiwan), Cambodian Living Arts (Cambodia), and XYZ Art Center (Laos).

The Mobility Fund is implemented in Vietnam by Heritage Art Space, with the support of Mekong Cultural Hub and in collaboration with Accton Arts Foundation (Taiwan), Cambodian Living Arts (Cambodia), and XYZ Art Center (Laos).

APPLY HERE BY April 26th, 2026, at 5 PM (GMT +7):

Link to the application form: https://forms.gle/vRhrpMokF8QiCmdV6

Preview the application form: https://bit.ly/3PLhe3i

WHY APPLY?

A support up to $1,000 will be given to the grantee to flexibly use for their travel expenses, such as transportation, visa, accommodation, stipends, and work production. The grant will be disbursed to successful applicants after they complete all required documentation within two (2) weeks of confirming acceptance of the grant.

ELIGIBLE GRANT APPLICANTS:

• Travel has to be between Taiwan and the Mekong Basin Countries (including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand).

• Vietnamese citizens who are based in Vietnam and have a passport valid for at least six months prior to the departure date.. 

• Age of 20 or above. 

• Early or mid-career art and cultural practitioners who have at least 2 years of experience working in the field. This program is not for students. Practice fields include but are limited to visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, art researchers, writers, art critics, performers, curators, art managers, etc. Clear purpose for their travel, that is relevant to the field of art and society.

• Language requirement: being able to communicate in English or/and the language of the country where they apply OR being able to present a plan of how they can manage the situation if they don’t speak either language mentioned above.

• The staff and board of Heritage Art Space are not eligible for the Mobility Fund.

CRITERIA:

Main criterion: Applicants should demonstrate a connection with members of the ASH Network (Mekong Cultural Hub, Accton Arts Foundation (Taiwan), Cambodian Living Arts (Cambodia), XYZ Art Center (Laos) at one of the following levels:

1. Participation: The applicant has directly participated in or contributed to programmes organized by members of the ASH Network.
    

2. Connection and exchange: The applicant has established connections and engaged in exchanges with members of the network in order to better understand the organizations and the local artistic contexts.

Applicants who meet the main criterion will be further evaluated based on the following secondary criteria, using the scoring scale below:

• Grant recipients are required to submit a brief report with supporting materials within two (2) weeks of completing the programme. Materials, including photographs, written texts, and videos provided by the recipient as part of the report, may be used for the programme’s communication purposes.

• Recipients will be required to return the grant funds if they are found to have failed to comply with the approved proposal or to have engaged in conduct that violates local laws during the programme period.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Grantees are required to send a short form report and documentary within 02 weeks after the end of the program. Documents including photos, articles, and videos provided by the Grantee in the report will be used for the program's communication.

• Grant will be asked to return if the grantee is found not to comply with the plan as in the approved proposal, or commit violations of the local law within the work time frame.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Open Call: April 6th, 2026, at 8PM (GMT +7).

• Deadline for application: April 26th, 2026, at 5PM (GMT +7).

• Evaluation: The application review is scheduled from April 27th to April 30th, 2026. Applicants might be invited for an interview if necessary.

• Grant’s Announcement: May 5th, 2026. Grantees should confirm their availability within a week after receiving the grant’s announcement.

• The Grant takes effect from May 5th, 2026 to the end of October 31st, 2026.

• Work report submission: Grantees are required to send a work report within 02 weeks after the end of the program.

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If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please contact us at has.mobilitygrant@gmail.com

Read more about the ART & SOCIETY HUBS NETWORK – ASIA and the Hub partners in the Mobility Program at the following link: https://www.mekongculturalhub.org/artsocietynetwork/.