Funder: Ford Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $100,000–$200,000 per feature documentary; actual amounts may vary.

Summary: Supports artist-driven, feature-length documentary films that creatively address social justice issues central to the Ford Foundation’s mission.

Key Information: Application is highly competitive; only feature-length documentaries (50+ min) with filmmaker creative control are eligible.