Tribeca Establishes $750,000 in documentary grants for 2011

The Tribeca Film Institute, in partnership with the Ford Foundation’s JustFilms initiative, has announced the launch of the TFI New Media Fund to Support Filmmakers Utilizing Cross-Platform Storytelling to Promote Social Change.

In 2011, the New Media Fund will award grants of $50,000 to $100,000 each to four to eight nonfiction projects. The fund also will provide peer support and expert mentorship for producers.

Proposals accepted April 4, 2011 – May 24, 2011.

Visit the TFI New Media Fund website for more information.

For more information about production financing, visit the Funding and Grants category.

To purchase a download of the Funding Your Dream Documentary seminar, click here.

$50-million documentary grant initiative from Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation just launched JustFilms – a documentary initiative to fund independent production for the next 5 years from a well of $50-million.  The purpose is to “support and expand the community of documentary filmmakers whose works focus on urgent social issues.”

There is no deadline for submission.  It is advisable to read the grant guidelines before submitting. Check out more at the Ford Foundation website.

For more information about production financing, visit the Funding and Grants category.