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Documentary Financing Programs (General and Development Funds) is sponsored by Impact Partners. Impact Partners provides funding for powerful documentaries that address contemporary social issues, with a focus on projects that tell strong, cinematic stories with a clear point of view and artistic vision. They accept submissions for general and development funds.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Filmmakers globally, including Canadian applicants. Films must have both a director and producer attached, with either having completed a feature-length film. The full budget should be in the range of $300,000-$1.5 million. Focuses on social issue documentaries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $100,000 (development projects); $30,000 - $1.5 million (typical investments $100,000 - $250,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Documentary Financing Programs (General and Development Funds) is funded by Impact Partners. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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