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Latest Grants for Filmmaking and Entertainment

The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources in the area of Filmmaking and Entertainment for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in the United States.
2026 AFS Grant for Short Films in Texas
The AFS Grant awards funds annually to Texas-based filmmakers working in any style or genre. Donor Name: Austin Film Society State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/04/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The AFS Grant aims to ensure that promising Texas … [Read more...] about 2026 AFS Grant for Short Films in Texas
ARTSmemphis ARTSassist Grant Program (Tennessee)
ARTSmemphis is pleased to support artists living and working in Shelby County through the ARTSassist grant. Donor Name: ArtsMemphis State: Tennessee County: Shelby County (TN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/08/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant supports visual, … [Read more...] about ARTSmemphis ARTSassist Grant Program (Tennessee)
Martha Kate Thomas Fund for Artists Grant – Colorado
The Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA) is now accepting applications for its Martha Kate Thomas Fund for Artists Grant. Donor Name: Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA) State: Colorado County: Boulder County (CO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grants … [Read more...] about Martha Kate Thomas Fund for Artists Grant – Colorado
Cultural Facilities Grants 2026 (Georgia)
The Cultural Facilities Grants provide support for the renovation, restoration, preservation or acquisition of an arts facility, and the purchase of equipment that supports arts programs. Donor Name: Georgia Council for the Arts State: Georgia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/29/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to … [Read more...] about Cultural Facilities Grants 2026 (Georgia)
2025 Narrative Short Film Grant Program (California)
Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) is excited to host its second annual Narrative Short Grant Program, which provides specific funding to narrative short films made by local filmmakers. Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF) State: California Ciy: Seletced Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/18/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to … [Read more...] about 2025 Narrative Short Film Grant Program (California)
North Dakota: State Magazine Grant 2025
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its State Magazine Grant. Donor Name: North Dakota Department of Commerce State: North Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Information The department has … [Read more...] about North Dakota: State Magazine Grant 2025
Idaho: F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Grant
The Idaho Community Foundation is seeking applications for its F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Grant. Donor Name: Idaho Community Foundation State: Idaho County: Bannock County (ID), Bear Lake County (ID), Bingham County (ID), Caribou County (ID), Franklin County (ID), Oneida County (ID), Power County (ID) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Idaho: F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Grant
Assembly for the Arts Boost Fund 2025 (Cycle 2) – Ohio
Assembly for the Arts is excited to launch the Boost Fund. Donor Name: Assembly for the Arts State: Ohio County: Cuyahoga County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/18/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program provides a Boost of funding to help Cuyahoga County artists … [Read more...] about Assembly for the Arts Boost Fund 2025 (Cycle 2) – Ohio
Grassroots Grant Program – North Carolina
The Grassroots Grant provides funds to non-profit agencies and organizations planning and implementing programs in the fine and performing arts, which includes the visual arts, architecture and the visual environment, traditional or folk arts, music, dance, theater, film and video, creative writing and photography. Donor Name: North Carolina Arts … [Read more...] about Grassroots Grant Program – North Carolina
Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
The Southern Documentary Fund is accepting applications for its Production Grant. Donor Name: Southern Documentary Fund State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Seven filmmakers will … [Read more...] about Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
Apply now for INDIE Grants (South Carolina)
The South Carolina Film Commission (SCFC), in partnership with Trident Technical College (TTC), is inviting filmmakers across South Carolina to apply for INDIE Grants—a unique opportunity to fund narrative short film projects with high production value and strong storytelling. These grants are designed not only to bring creative visions to life but … [Read more...] about Apply now for INDIE Grants (South Carolina)
Submit Applications for Acquisitions Fund 2025
Vision Maker Media is inviting proposals for projects aimed at Public Media that showcase the cultures, experiences, and values of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The foundation is looking for provocative and engaging completed programs from independent or public television producers. These programs should authentically represent the … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Acquisitions Fund 2025
Apply now for VMM Creative Shorts Fellowship
The Creative Shorts Fellowship supports emerging Native filmmakers in producing a short film, which can be a documentary, drama, experimental piece, or animation. The fellowship also pairs these filmmakers with a career professional film producer or director for mentorship. Vision Maker Media pays an honorarium directly to film … [Read more...] about Apply now for VMM Creative Shorts Fellowship
Call for Proposals for Historic Preservation Education Grant – Indiana
Historic Preservation Education Grants fund public programs that educate Indiana citizens about historic places and properties—and particularly about the need to preserve and protect them. Donor Name: Indiana Humanities State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/30/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Historic Preservation Education Grant – Indiana
LEF Moving Image Fund for Independent Documentary Filmmakers
LEF New England is now accepting applications for Pre-production and Early Development grants through the Moving Image Fund. Donor Name: LEF New England State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/08/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: LEF invests … [Read more...] about LEF Moving Image Fund for Independent Documentary Filmmakers
4Culture Launch Grant Program (Washington)
The Launch Program supports new and emerging cultural and science organizations in King County. Donor Name: 4Culture State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/27/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Oganizations that are selected through the … [Read more...] about 4Culture Launch Grant Program (Washington)
Film and TV Workforce Training Program – Illinois
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking applications for its Film and TV Workforce Training Grant Program. Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/30/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Film and TV Workforce Training Program – Illinois
Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund for Visual Artists in Rhode Island
Established by the Rhode Island Foundation, The Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund provides up to three $30,000 artist fellowships. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 08/14/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund for Visual Artists in Rhode Island
Building for Equity: Project Development Grants – Washington
Looking to secure, acquire, or improve a cultural, scientific, or historic space or place? This funding supports the planning and development of your facilities project. Donor Name: 4Culture State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/07/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Building for Equity: Project Development Grants – Washington
30th Anniversary Commercial Competition for Creators
The American Black Film Festival is inviting content creators for its 30th Anniversary Commercial Competition to write, produce and direct and a dynamic 30-second commercial that reflects the spirit of this historic occasion. Donor Name: American Black Film Festival State: All States County: All Counties Territory: Commonwealth of Puerto … [Read more...] about 30th Anniversary Commercial Competition for Creators
ArtsKC Inspiration Grants 2025-2026 (Kansas and Missouri)
The Inspiration Grants is designed to support ambitious projects of risk, growth, and change for the artist and/or projects that make a positive impact on the community. Donor Name: ArtsKC State: Kansas, Missouri County: Clay County (MO), Jackson County (MO), Johnson County (KS), Platte County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about ArtsKC Inspiration Grants 2025-2026 (Kansas and Missouri)
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants 2025–2026
Cross-Sector Impact Grants are open to all art forms for partnership projects taking place in South Arts’ nine-state region. Donor Name: South Arts State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/30/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: South Arts’ mission is advancing … [Read more...] about South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants 2025–2026
Applications open for CityArtist Grant 2026 – Washington
The CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. Donor Name: City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture State: Washington City: Seattle Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/29/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Applications open for CityArtist Grant 2026 – Washington
Apply now for Artist Support Grant (North Carolina)
The Artist Support Grant is designed to provide direct support to individual artists during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Donor Name: Emerge Gallery & Art Center State: North Carolina County: Edgecombe County (NC), Greene County (NC), Nash County (NC), Pitt County (NC), Wayne County (NC), Wilson County (NC) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Apply now for Artist Support Grant (North Carolina)

