Grants for Film/Video Projects

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Austin Film Society

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026, by 6 p.m.
 

The Austin Film Society's mission is to empower the community to make, watch, and love film and creative media throughout Austin and the state of Texas. The Society's grants program awards funds…

Austin Film Society

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026

Grant Range:
$5000 - $80240
Average Grant:
$25756

The Austin Film Society's mission is to empower the community to make, watch, and love film and creative media throughout Austin and the state of Texas.

The Harrison McClure Endowed Film…

SFFILM

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Application Deadline:
  • Regular Deadline: May 8, 2026
  • Final Deadline: May 22, 2026

SFFILM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting independent voices in film.

The SFFILM Rainin Grant supports independent narrative feature films in the U.S. that address social…

SFFILM

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Application Deadline:
  • Regular Deadline: May 8, 2026
  • Final Deadline: May 22, 2026

SFFILM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting independent voices in film.

The Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship supports narrative feature projects at the screenwriting…

SFFILM

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Application Deadline:
  • Early Deadline: May 8, 2026
  • Late Deadline: May 22, 2026

SFFILM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting independent voices in film.

The Cedar Road Iyagi Grant supports bold and original stories that explore the depth, nuance,…

Visa Pour l'Image (Visa for the Image)

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Application Deadline:

May 27, 2026

The Canon Video Grant – Short Film Documentary, presented by Canon in partnership with the International Festival of Photojournalism Visa pour l’Image-Perpignan, is awarded to an individual for a…

Institute for Human Sciences

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences based in Austria, promoting intellectual exchange across disciplines, regions, and…

Crail-Johnson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Health: Letters of inquiry are accepted from April 15 to May 31, annually.
Education: Letters of inquiry are accepted from August 1 to September 15, annually.
Human Services: Letters of inquiry are accepted from November 1 to December 15, annually.
 

Grant Range:
$100 - $261448
Average Grant:
$8685

The Crail-Johnson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families in the greater Los Angeles, CA, area. National organizations with programs benefiting this…

Film and video projects are a key element of storytelling for many nonprofits. These mediums help connect the nonprofit and their message to communities and donors alike. Many nonprofits are able to support these kinds of projects with the aid of film project grants.

Film project grants can be used to cover all aspects of videography. This could include production, post-production, distribution and marketing. There are many different kinds of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Examples include many private foundations, such as the Ford Foundation or the LEF Foundation. 

When drafting a film project grant proposal, it's essential that you come prepared with an idea of what the financials will look like. You need to be able to break down every expense. Examples of previous projects and their successes are also essentials to include. 

If you need further information on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also find a selection of film project grants right here, all open for applications.