Deadline: 1 September 2015
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is accepting applications for its 2015 Documnetary Fund. The Foundation will consider applications on a rolling basis, from April 1 – September 1, 2015.
The amount of award under this fund is up to $2 million. The typical grant amount ranges between $50,000 – $200,000. The Foundation expects to fund no more than 20 projects this year
This call for application seeks to support feature documentary films and interactive digital documentaries that combine engaging storytelling with in-depth journalism.
Kind of documentaries MacArthur funds:
Independently produced documentaries that examine under reported but important social issues. These films have the potential to spark dialogue, create understanding, and contribute to social, culture, and policy change. MacArthur-supported documentaries:
- Address important, contemporary social issues – international and domestic – illustrating the human impacts of public policy.
- Follow an issue over time, providing in-depth reporting that goes beyond conventional news coverage.
- Utilize compelling personal stories to engage viewers and create empathy.
- Appeal to a broad audience because they treat differing points of view with respect.
- Are factually accurate and follow best practices in documentary ethics.
- Are led by experienced teams that have had past success in bringing a documentary or interactive project to completion and reaching broad U.S. audiences.
- Are in production or post-production stage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations and companies incorporated in a U.S. state may apply (Individuals or to non-U.S. companies will not be granted)
- The applicant organization must have editorial and financial control over the project (Grants will not be made through fiscal sponsors)
- The project must be intended for a wide U.S. audience at little or no cost to the audience (through public television broadcast, free online distribution, or a robust community engagement screening plan)
How to Apply
Participants are requested to submit application by the deadline.
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