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Sundance Institute
Supports independent filmmakers through grants, labs, fellowships, and the Sundance Film Festival, fostering the development of diverse voices and stories.
MacArthur Foundation
Funds documentary films and multimedia projects that address social issues, providing support to filmmakers and media organizations.
Ford Foundation
Supports documentary filmmaking that explores social justice issues and amplifies marginalized voices, providing grants and resources.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Funds documentary films and media projects that deepen public understanding of the humanities, history, and culture, and supports literary projects, including research, writing, and public engagement initiatives in the humanities.
National Endowment for the Arts
Provides grants to support literary projects, fellowships for writers across various genres, and the production and distribution of independent films, documentaries, and media arts projects.
The International Documentary Association
Provides fiscal sponsorship, grants, and resources to support documentary filmmakers and nonfiction storytelling.
The Tribeca Film Institute
Supports independent filmmakers through grants, fellowships, workshops, and programs that foster creativity and innovation.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Funds public media projects, including documentary films and programs that reflect diverse perspectives and communities.
The Center for Asian American media
Supports Asian American filmmakers and media projects that explore the diverse experiences and perspectives of Asian Americans.
The Independent Television Service
Funds and distributes independent documentary films and series for public television, amplifying diverse voices and stories.
The Firelight Media
Supports filmmakers of color and produces documentary films that illuminate underrepresented stories and communities.
The Catapult Film Fund
Provides development grants to documentary filmmakers to help launch their projects and bring important stories to audiences.
The Southern Documentary Fund
Supports documentary filmmakers in the American South, fostering diverse voices and storytelling from the region.
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers
Supports Latino filmmakers and media projects that reflect the rich diversity of Latino experiences.
The Author’s League Fund
Offers emergency assistance and support to professional writers in financial need.
Poets & Writers
Provides resources, grants, and awards to support writers and literary organizations.
The Creative Capital Foundation
Supports innovative literary projects through grants, mentorship, and professional development programs.
The Whiting Foundation
Recognizes and supports emerging writers through grants, fellowships, and awards.
The Lannan Foundation
Funds literary projects and supports writers through fellowships, residencies, and public events.
The Guggenheim Foundation
Awards fellowships to support writers, scholars, and artists in various fields, including literature.
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