Funder: Ford Foundation
Due Dates: April 10, 2025 (Submission deadline) | September 30, 2025 (Notification of inquiry status)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$100,000 per project; 25–30 feature documentaries funded annually; all production stages eligible.
Summary: Supports artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively address social justice issues aligned with Ford Foundation priorities.
Key Information: Highly competitive (1,500–2,000 inquiries/year); only feature-length documentaries (50+ min); no student, short, or commissioned films.