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Annual Artist Grant Program (Film/Video & Theater) is sponsored by The Puffin Foundation Ltd.. The Puffin Foundation Ltd. provides grants to artists and art organizations whose work might otherwise go unnoticed. In 2025, the Puffin Foundation will fund proposals in the genres of video/film or theater.
The foundation focuses on projects with social justice themes.
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How to Apply & FAQs | The Puffin Foundation Our 2026 grant cycles are now closed. We will reopen on September 14th for projects in film/video and theater. From 9/14/26 to 11/20/26, we will be accepting application request forms for film/video and theater projects.
Completed proposals are due by 5pm EST on Wednesday, 12/16/26. See below for all procedures and deadlines. If you would like to submit a project proposal (i.e. apply for a grant) via our portal, you will need to mail us a (paper) request form.
After logging in to the portal, you will be able to create and submit your grant proposal. 9/14/26-11/20/26 – Request period for access to the portal. Fill out this (opens 9/14/26) very brief online questionnaire .
Bookmark this page as the form will be linked here. Fill out and print (or print and fill out by hand) the request form. The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. Attn: Application Request 20 Puffin Way Teaneck, NJ 07666 All requests must be postmarked no later than 11/25/26.
Due to recent changes in how USPS processes mail, we recommend that you mail your form in advance of this deadline. Requests postmarked on or before 11/25 will be accepted regardless of actual delivery date. Upon receipt and approval of the form, we will open an account for you in our portal.
You will be sent an email with instructions on how to register. Keep an eye out for this email! It will come from “ no-reply@puffinfoundation.
org . ” Please note that we do not accept any completed request forms by email. If you are not in the US or for other reasons can’t easily receive or send letters by mail, we suggest that you ask a friend, colleague, or family member in the US to submit the request on your behalf.
12/16/26, 5:00pm EDT – Deadline for online submission of project proposals Once you have registered in our portal, you can create your project proposal (grant application). Project proposals must be submitted via our portal by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. No submissions will be accepted after this time.
Only one proposal may be submitted per person, organization, or project. Please note: Every proposal submitted is carefully read by a small team of reviewers. Therefore, our review process typically takes several months.
Applicants should take this into account when considering the timeline of their projects. This FAQ is for prospective grantees as well as those who have been awarded a grant. We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with all our procedures and guidelines before applying for a Puffin grant.
Frequently Asked Questions Section 1: What Puffin Supports Section 2: Eligibility Section 3: The Application Section 4: The Review Process Section 5: For Those Who Have Received a Grant Section 6: Miscellaneous Can you explain your mission statement about the type of projects you fund? We’re interested in art that educates the public on topical issues.
For example, projects that seek to enrich and inform the public on important subjects such as our worsening climate catastrophe, health care, social justice, civil rights, and other contemporary issues facing the country (and the planet) that some organizations might hesitate to fund. The Foundation also gives special consideration to communities that are under-served by the arts.
While The Foundation loves to hear from new and emerging artists, established artists are not less likely to be considered if they can demonstrate fiscal need. We prioritize projects that take place in the US. Please note that The Puffin Foundation does not fund: partisan activities; projects, individuals, or entities who advocate violence; individuals or entities who engage in or support terrorist activity as defined by US law.
More details on these policies can be found in our award agreement, which must be signed prior to the issuance of any funding by The Puffin Foundation. What’s the most important thing you’re looking for in a proposal? What artistic genres does Puffin fund?
In what year is each genre funded? What projects fall under “environmental artistic activism? ” What projects fall under “film and video?
” What projects fall under “fine arts? ” What projects fall under “music? ” What projects fall under “photography?
” What projects fall under “theater?"
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists and small organizations with projects in film/video or theater that have social justice themes. Environmental artistic activism is open every year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $3,500 (typical grant around $1,750). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Annual Artist Grant Program (Film/Video & Theater) is funded by The Puffin Foundation Ltd.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.