Various Upcoming Grant Deadlines

The Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media is now accepting applications.

Who they fund:
Named to honor singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, the Fund supports media activism and grassroots organizing by funding the pre-production and distribution of social issue film and video projects and the production and distribution of radio projects, made by local, state, national or international organizations and individual media producers. The Fund solicits projects of all genres that address critical social and political issues, combine intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium and demonstrate understanding of how the production will be used for progressive social justice organizing.

Geographic focus:
National/International

What is required:
You do not need a fiscal sponsor in order to apply for funding.  However, you will need documentation to support your 501(c)(3) tax exempt status of your organization or fiscal sponsor in order to receive any grant monies.  A cover sheet, application form, budget, narrative, and work sample are required elements of the application.  Please check out the guidelines for specifics on the application process.

Deadline:
July 27, 2009

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Cinereach is now accepting applications for the The Reach Film Fellowship.

Who they fund:
The Reach Film Fellowship is a granting program supporting filmmakers who have recently completed a film studies program and are producing socially relevant short films.  Four fellows are selected per year to receive a $5,000 grant, production support from sponsors, mentorship, workshops, career coaching and industry exposure.  Every year, one fellow is awarded an additional achievement award of$5,000 for his/her next film, or for the distribution and exhibition of his or her Reach film.

In previous years The Reach Film Fellowship accepted applications from college students, and from filmmakers living across the east coast. In 2009, they will only consider applications from filmmakers who have (or will have) graduated from film school in 2008 or  2009, and who will live or stay in the New York Tri-State Area during the course of the Fellowship cycle.  Some self-taught filmmakers may also qualify. Please contact their staff to discuss your eligibility.

Geographic focus:
New York Tri-State area

What is required:
You do not need a fiscal sponsor in order to apply for the fellowship.  However, you will need a fiscal sponsor in order to receive any award monies.  The guidelines and  application can be found online.

Deadline:
July 15, 2009

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The Greenwall Foundation is accepting applications for their Arts and Humanities program.

Who they fund:
Innovation and creativity in the visual, performing, literary, and media arts receive special Foundation attention. The Greenwall Foundation is interested in supporting New York City’s cultural life and encourages requests from local arts groups and institutions. The Foundation’s grant giving focuses on emerging artists and the development of new artistic work.

The Foundation is not normally interested in proposals to support equipment purchase, facility construction or renovation, or general operating expenses, and will not normally consider grants to private foundations, endowment funds, or individual applicants. Grants are not made for arts education projects.

Geographic focus:
New York City

What is required:
The Arts & Humanities program has neither a printed application form nor a formal proposal outline. Requests for support should include:

• Project description
• Summary budget (expense and income) specifying the amount requested from The Greenwall Foundation
• Statement of the qualifications of the artists
• Copy of the organization’s most recent audited financial statements or IRS Form 990
• 501(c)3 tax exemption letter
• Other relevant material

Applicants are encouraged to contact The Foundation’s Vice President for Program regarding their proposals well in advance of the application deadline.

Deadline:
August 1, 2009