September 12th: Funding For Filmmakers, Writers, Latinx-Owned Small Businesses, and More!
September 12th: Funding For Filmmakers, Writers, Latinx-Owned Small Businesses, and More!
How are you planning to put yourself out there this Fall?
Hey, y’all!
I’m back again with another jam-packed newsletter featuring 25 funding opportunities from $250 to $100,000. Awards are available for nonprofits, climate activists, justice, faith-based organizations, food and beverage entrepreneurs, and more.
But first, last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at FinCon (a conference for financial creators) all about how to find grants to fund our creative projects and businesses.
I shared the most popular types of funding opportunities, what to look out for when considering applying for an award, and time-saving best practices.
If we connected at FinCon, thank you for joining this community of over 1,400 creators. It means so much that Grants For Creators is a valuable resource for so many.
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Please refer back to these playlists because we do update them regularly.
That’s all the updates I have for this week, but keep your eyes peeled because we have another exclusive playlist coming next week!
1. California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program
This program provides grants to eligible nonprofit performing arts organizations to encourage workforce development. Grants range from $25,000-$75,000.
Deadline: First come, first serve basis.
2. The Tasveer Film Fund
This opportunity aims to empower South Asian filmmakers to bring their scripts to life with grants, as well as year-long support with resources and mentorship access. With support from Netflix, TFF will offer awards up to $15,000 to US-based filmmakers, which includes grants in the Short Narrative, LGBTQIA+ Short, and Documentary categories.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
3. The Constellation Award
This award is given to honor an independent literary press led by and/or champions the writing of people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals, for excellence in publishing. The recipient will receive $10,000.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
4. Watson Ford Fund Fellowship 2022
This program equips next-generation entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and experience to scale the impactful ventures they are building. Fellows will learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship and leadership, have the opportunity to earn seed funding, garner experience, and build a global network as they lay the foundation to empower many more individuals and transform their communities. Up to $6,000 in seed funding is available for select Fellows, based on comprehensive performance in the program, progress, and impact throughout the Fellowship.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
5. CHS Foundation Classroom Grant Program
CHS Foundation provides $500 grants to pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers who have classroom projects that use agricultural concepts to teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and more.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
6. LaunchKC Grants Competition
Powered by a purpose to ignite Kansas City’s entrepreneurial spirit, LaunchKC searches nationwide for innovative, diverse early-stage startups looking to take their business to the next level. Founders are offered a chance to secure $50,000 in funding and access to a host of support services – in exchange for headquartering their business in Kansas City, Missouri, for at least one year.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
7. Monson Arts Artist in Residence
The goal of the residency program is to provide time and space for artists and writers to devote to their creative practices. Residencies are two or four weeks long and come with studio space, a private bedroom in shared housing, all meals, and a stipend of $1,000 ($500 for two-week programs).
Deadline: September 15, 2022
8. NEPC Project Proposal Grant - For New England Residents
A $4,000 grant will be awarded for a compelling community project (presented by an organization or an individual) that forwards the mission of the New England Poetry Club (NEPC) to promote the appreciation of poetry, which has a particular focus on the BIPOC community involvement.
Deadline: September 15, 2022
9. Bloomberg Green Docs
This inaugural competition is open to all eligible filmmakers who would like to compete to win a $25,000 grand prize for your short climate documentary.
Deadline: September 16, 2022
10. Tongal Filmmaking Apprentice Program
This is an opportunity for new and aspiring filmmakers (from select cities) to gain real-world on-set experience through mentorship and guidance from established Tongal creators, build connections with local production crews, earn production credits for your resume and reel, and referrals for future work. If selected, you'll get paid a day rate of $250 per shoot day and receive one-on-one guidance from your filmmaker mentor or department head before, during, and after your shoot.
Deadline: September 16, 2022