New York Women in Film Preservation Grant
Deadline: November 30, 2005
NYWIFT is seeking proposals for the funding of preservation or restoration of American films in which women had significant creative positions.Individuals and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants up to $10,000.

Carole Fielding Student Grants
Deadline: December 15, 2005
The University Film and Video Association sponsors the annual Carole Fielding Student Grants competition. Awards of up to $4,000 are made for student productions in five categories: narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, and new-media. Up to $1,000 is awarded for research projects in historical, critical or theoretical studies of film and television. Applicants must be a student (undergraduate or graduate) at the time the application is made. A faculty member, who is an active member of the UFVA or a UFVA member institution, must sponsor the project. Grant winners are required to present completed work at a UFVA Conference.


NYSCA Distribution Grants (for filmmakers in NY state)
Deadline: December 16, 2005
Funding is available from the New York State Council on the Arts’ Electronic Media and Film Program in cooperation IFP/New York to support the distribution of recently completed work by independent media artists residing in New York State. Grants are given for audio/radio, film, and video productions, computer based work, and installations incorporating these media. Artists may request funding up to a maximum amount of $5,000, with the typical grant amount awarded generally lower.

Puffin Foundation
Deadline: December 30, 2005
The Puffin Foundation Ltd. has sought to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations in the fields of art, music, theater, dance, photography, and literature who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy. The Foundation does not have the means to fund large film/documentary proposals, grants for travel, continuing education, or the writing or publishing of books. Average grants are: $1,000.00 – $2,500.00


Jerome Foundation Travel and Study Grant (for filmmakers in NYC and greater MN)
Deadline: January 13, 2005
The Travel and Study Grant Program awards grants to emerging creative artists (writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and spoken word; film and video artists; and choreographers). Funds support periods of travel for the purpose of study, exploration, and growth. The program supports such activities as dialogue on aesthetic issues, the experience of seeing artistic work outside of Minnesota or New York City, time for reflection and individualized study, the development of collaborations, participation in specific training programs, and research leading to the creation of new work

Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT)
Deadline: January 15, 2006 (for activities scheduled after March 1)
NAPT’s Producer Opportunity Fund is open to individuals who have a track record of producing programs about Native American subject matter, or who have been involved in Public Broadcasting. Fund provides a matching grant of $500 to participate in professional development activities that enhance skills in areas such as TV production, marketing, business development or involvement in Public Broadcasting-sponsored workshops.

LEF Foundation: The Moving Image Fund
Deadline: January 27, 2006
The Moving Image Fund provides aid to independent film and video artists living and working in the six New England states. The scope of the grant focuses on production, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the voices of media artists and improving the environment for production, exhibition, and distribution of their works. Grants are offered in two categories: Pre-production, with a maximum $5,000 grant, and Production, with a maximum $25, 000 grant. Students are not eligible to apply. All applicants are required to have a fiscal sponsor in order to apply.

Faulk Fund
Deadline: no deadline
The Maurice Falk Fund focuses on disparities and inequities in healthcare, education, workforce development, mental health, housing, transportation, environmental and criminal justice. Long-term priorities include public policy and civic engagement strategies, training, and research. Because the Fund has a small endowment and is limited in the ability to award large or numerous grants, we seek to support innovative, creative or imaginative projects that address injustice and may involve a high degree of risk. Typical awards range from $5,000-$40,000 per year.


Allen Foundation for the Arts (for filmmakers in the Pacific Northwest)
Applications accepted year round, decisions announced between January and March.
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation accepts applications from eligible organizations located in, or serving populations of, the Pacific Northwest, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Its four priority areas include: nurturing the arts and cultural endeavors; engaging children more deeply in the learning process; responding to the needs of vulnerable populations; and advancing scientific and technological discoveries that expand our understanding of the universe. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation believes these priorities are fundamental to building healthy communities and advancing social progress. In addition, their intent is to transcend existing boundaries of knowledge and inspire new ways of thinking.


Playboy Foundation
Deadline: no deadline
The Playboy Foundation was established in 1965 "to pursue, perpetuate and protect the principles of freedom and democracy." It seeks to foster social change by confining its grants and other support to projects of national impact and scope involved in fostering open communication about, and research into, human sexuality, reproductive health and rights; protecting and fostering civil rights and civil liberties in the US for all people, people affected and impacted by HIV/AIDS, gays and lesbians, racial minorities, the poor and the disadvantaged; and eliminating censorship and protecting freedom of expression. Grants vary between—$1000-$5000. Film and video grants are limited to projects in post-production.

The Jerome Foundation
Deadline: no deadline
The Jerome Foundation, created by artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), makes grants to support the creation and production of new artistic works by emerging artists, and contributes to the professional advancement of those artists. In its focus on emerging artists, the Foundation seeks to encourage the potential for innovation and excellence. It welcomes work that embodies a celebration of and respect for diverse cultural perspectives.



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