JustFilms Application
The Ford Foundation JustFilms grant funds artist-led, feature-length documentaries that creatively address urgent social justice issues and promote intersectional representation and innovative storytelling.
Funder: Ford Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall round) | April 2027 (Spring round)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $25,000 to $100,000 per project.
Summary: Supports artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively engage with social justice issues aligned with Ford Foundation’s mission.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered through the Ford Foundation’s JustFilms program, provides funding to support the production of artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that address urgent social justice issues. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate intersectional representation, innovative storytelling, and strong alignment with the Ford Foundation’s mission to challenge inequality. Submissions are welcomed globally, with a particular focus on regions where the foundation has established offices. The program emphasizes creative control by filmmakers and seeks works that challenge conventional perspectives and have the potential for significant social and cultural impact.
