Good news if you haven't worked with Sundance before: many funds in the Artist Accelerator program are now open to applicants with no previous Institute affiliation. Additionally, a projected open call application deadline has been added for June 2026.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Artist Accelerator program application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Most grants and fellowships range from $10,000 to $25,000 in unrestricted support per project or fellow; yearlong fellowships and project completion grants available.
Summary: Provides emerging and mid-career independent storytellers with financial, creative, and tactical support to advance projects and foster a more equitable creative ecosystem.