Submission Window Closes: October 9, 2026 Grantees Announced: January 2027 Submissions are accepted for documentary, narrative, experimental, animated, or episodic projects about…

DEADLINE: December 4, 2026 Submissions are open for the sixth annual NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship, a partnership between The Black List, NRDC’s…

DEADLINE: October 2, 2026 The Owl Workshop, launched by the Athens Film Office, is an intensive, residential development program curated to accelerate…

DEADLINE: October 21 at 11:59 PM PDT The A Haven for Us Community Microgrant Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible LGBTQIA+…

DEADLINE: November 10, 2026 ACC supports artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organizations through fellowships and grants that advance cultural exchange between the…

DEADLINE: Rolling — Austin Film Festival has dedicated the past 30 years to advancing the art and craft of storytelling by encouraging…

DEADLINE: November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT Applications for AWD’s 2027 Rising Director Fellowship are now open! AWD will hold a…

DEADLINES: Feature films: September 16, 2026
 Drama series: October 1, 2026 The Berlinale Co-Production Market brings around 30 selected fiction feature film…

DEADLINE: September 30, 2026 The Black Boy Writes & Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative, which launched at the start of 2021, is…

DEADLINE: October 1, 2026 Filmmakers are invited to submit feature-length nonfiction projects in a range of formats, styles, subject matter, and genres.…

DEADLINE: November 2, 2026 The CA$H Theatre Grant Program — short for Creative Assistance for the Small (Organization) and Hungry (Artist) —…

DEADLINE: October 14, at 5PM PT The California Documentary Project (CDP) supports nonfiction film, audio, and digital media projects that explore the…

DEADLINE: November 10, 2026 The Prototyping Program allocates funding to projects at the early stages of building a product to demonstrate its…

DEADLINE: November 12, 2026 (Track Record Applicants: First Come, First Served) & December 18, 2026 (Alternative Access Applicants: Selective) The Canada Media…

DEADLINE: 15th of every month. The Quick Grant program provides up to $600 in professional development funds to California-based artists, creatives, cultural…

DEADLINE: Rolling — CID has collaborated with independent producers in the creation of independent documentaries for 42 years.

DEADLINE: December 31, 2026 Cinematography for Actors Institute awards one filmmaker $4,500 to support an independent narrative project. Applicants should note that…

Enables independent creatives aligned with the Institute’s mission to receive tax-deductible donations and grants while the Institute provides full administrative and financial…

DEADLINE: October 1, 2026 The CinePacks Short Film Fund is a production initiative for emerging writer-directors who have a story to tell…

DEADLINES: Regular: September 19, 2026 Late: December 14, 2026 City Lights is thrilled to partner with Genera Films to launch the City…

Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EST The Filmed in NC Fund supports the production of indie film and video projects…

DEADLINE: December 8, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC The KIAC Artist in Residence Program supports the research, development, and production of both new…

DEADLINE: Multiple — The Producer Support Guide is a one-stop shop to discover opportunities available to producers that advance career aspirations and…

DEADLINE: Rolling — Through the Parity Pipeline Initiative, Film Fatales connects filmmakers with hundreds of production companies, funding organizations, agencies, film festival…

DEADLINE: Rolling — Film Forum, Inc. provides fiscal sponsorship to filmmakers in support of their projects. This sponsorship allows individuals to solicit…

DEADLINE: Rolling — Film Independent is looking for unique projects from talented filmmakers ranging from first-time directors to those more firmly established…

DEADLINE: October 26, 2026 With support from the Humana Foundation, Film Independent is bringing together five U.S.-based director/producer teams to create short…

EARLY DEADLINE: June 5, 2026, REGULAR: September 10, 2026, LATE: September 25, 2026, EXTENDED: October 30, 2026 — The Film Pipeline Short…

DEADLINES: Early bird: August 31, 2026 Regular: September 30, 2026 Late: October 31, 2026 The short film fund allows emerging talent worldwide…

DEADLINE: Rolling — From the Heart Productions Fiscal Sponsorship Program is uniquely designed to help independent filmmakers get their films funded. Our…

DEADLINE: Multiple — FundsforWriters.com is a great resource for screenwriter grants, fellowships, and other opportunities.

DEADLINE: Rolling — Submit your documentary film project to GOOD DOCS, an educational documentary distributor.

EARLY DEADLINE: October, 1, 2026 FINAL DEADLINE: January 24, 2027 Now in its 30th year, five finalists will be selected to screen…

DEADLINE: October 30, 2026 The IDP initiative supports film projects in the early stages of development. This initiative helps producers and directors…

DEADLINE: December 10, 2026 Pitch to the industry’s top decision makers from around the globe. Regular category Includes feature, broadcast length, series…

DEADLINE: Multiple — The International Documentary Association’s documentary-based active grants database!