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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 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.
The PEN America Foundation
Advocates for free expression and supports writers through fellowships, grants, and advocacy initiatives.
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs
Provides resources, networking opportunities, and support for writers and literary organizations.
The Barbara Deming Memorial Fund
Offers grants to feminist writers and artists who are engaged in social justice work.
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses
Supports independent literary publishers and literary magazines through advocacy, resources, and networking opportunities.
The Elizabeth George Foundation
Supports emerging writers in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry through grants and awards.
The MacDowell Colony
Provides residencies to support writers, composers, and artists in their creative work.
The Yaddo Corporation
Offers residencies to writers, artists, and composers to support their creative process.
The Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference
Provides workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities for writers across genres.
The Hedgebrook Writers in Residence
Offers residencies exclusively for women writers to support their creative process.
The Lambda Literary Foundation
Celebrates and supports LGBTQ+ literature through awards, fellowships, and programs.
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