Funding Exchange/Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media
Deadline: TBD
http://fex.org/content/index.php?pid=29 The Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media named to honor this singer, actor and civil rights activist, supports independent film, video and radio projects made by organizations and independent media producers on critical social issues. The Robeson Fund supports pre-production and distribution of film and video, and all stages of radio productions that: combine intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium, will reach a broad audience with an organizing component, demonstrate how the production will be used for social change organizing.
Latino Public Broadcasting
Deadline: June 7, 2010
The Open Call Grant is an open invitation to independent producers to submit proposals for a public television program or series on any subject that relates to or is representative of Latino Americans.
National Black Programming Consortium
Deadline: Currently suspended for restructuring
http://www.blackstarcom.org Media arts and funding organization dedicated to the promotion, funding, preservation, and distribution of diverse films emanating from African American communities.
National Foundation for Jewish Culture: Grant Programs
Deadline: March 15, 2010
http://www.jewishculture.org
Provides financial support for theater, music, dance, filmmaking, fiction, and Jewish Studies scholarship.
Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC)
Deadline: January 22, April 9, July 30, 2010
http://www.piccom.org/ The mission of Pacific Islanders in Communications is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges. Media Fund open call is seeking public television projects at the research & development, production or completion stage. PIC funds up to $15,000 for Research & Development. Production and Completion funding ranges from $20,000 to $50,000. Independent producers or independent entities producing television, film or video programming are encouraged to apply.
Women in Film Foundation
Deadline: February 15, 2010
http://www.wif.org WIF’s purpose is to empower, promote, nurture, and mentor women in the industry through a network of valuable contacts, events, and programs including the Women In Film Mentor Program, the award-winning Public Service Announcement Production Program, and the Internship Program in association with the Fulfillment Fund. Additionally, we provide film finishing funds, scholarships, grants, advocacy, community outreach programs, monthly networking breakfasts, seminars, workshops, and a screening series with filmmakers.
Women Make Movies Production Assistance
Deadline: Open year round
http://www.wmm.com/ Major distributor of film and videos by women. Also offers a fiscal sponsorship program with accompanying services, such as lists of funding sources, one individualized fundraising consultation, fundraising or proposal writing workshops, networking opportunities with other women media makers, and discounts at labs and equipment facilities.
Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: April 2, 2010
http://www.worldstudioinc.com
Worldstudio Foundation scholarships allow young people from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds not only to realize their artistic dreams, but also to give back to their communities. Areas of study include: architecture, cartooning, crafts, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/theater design (costume, set, lighting), film/video, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/Textile design, and urban planning.
