100 Voices of Florida - 2026 Grants

100 Voices of Florida - 2026 Grants is sponsored by 100 Voices of Florida. Supports storytellers in Florida. Grant recipients can use the funds as they choose.

100 Voices of Florida | Grant for filmmakers Receive an unrestricted prize of up to $5,000 for YOUR STORY! submissions are open until SEPTEMBER 20 have a connection to florida? You are submitting to the 100 Voices of Florida 2026 Grant.

(You have a connection to Florida) You are submitting to the 100 Voices 2026 Grant. (No connection to Florida) We support storytellers who bet on themselves. Receive up to $5,000 to use how you choose!

Finishing funds, festival submission fees, cast and crew reimbursements, production, or anything else you think of. We want you to do what you do best - tell stories. How do I stay in the loop?

Email reminders and updates! Up to $5,000 to use as you please! A meeting with an industry professional.

One-on-one career coaching session that reflects your needs. All contestants must meet the following criteria: A storyteller with an authentic perspective who pursues their own creative voice and vision. The entrant must be 18 years or older.

Submit an application that includes: Provide a synopsis of your story Briefly describe how you will be using the grant Briefly describe your connection to Florida, if any Submit any extra materials you may have, such as a viewing link or PDFs $25 for 100 Voices of Florida $35 for 100 Voices (everywhere) We understand storytellers come from various backgrounds, levels of expertise, and genres.

Judges will look for storyteller’s who are committed to three tenets: Pursue their own creative voice Invoke emotional responses from the readers (fear, laughter, sadness, angst, etc.) Value the importance of pacing to keep readers engaged We do not retain any rights to the stories Creative teams can submit, but only the one entrant will receive the grant Judges are not made aware of the entrant’s name The selected winner may be asked to show proof to ensure they meet the following criteria What is 100 Voices of Florida?

100VOF is a grant initiative started by Floridian sisters who teamed up to bring more opportunities to Floridian filmmakers. Check out the “About Us” page to learn more. What is the meaning behind 100VOF?

100 Voices is a call to how diverse Florida, and storytelling at large, is. Whether you live in a big city on the coast or a small town in northern Florida, we want to showcase your vision. I don't want to forget the deadline!

Pease review the “Rules and Eligibility” section above for more information. Pease review the “Rules and Eligibility” section above for more information. What if I have a documentary?

Yes! We would love to know all about it! Online via this website.

When you’re submitting the application, the system will automatically provide a section for you to share a link to your film after payment information is entered. May I submit more than one story? At this time, yes, but it must be separate applications.

May the submission be in another language? One of the things we love about growing up in Florida is its cultural mix! So yes, you can submit stories in another language but please make sure the application is in English.

Will you contact me about the status of my submission? Email Reminders and updates! submissions are open until SEPTEMBER 20 have a connection to florida?

You are submitting to the 100 Voices of Florida 2026 Grant. (You have a connection to Florida) You are submitting to the 100 Voices 2026 Grant. (No connection to Florida)