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ActiveSloan Foundation · 2026

Independent Media Initiative

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Agency: Sloan Foundation
Funding: $521,400
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Open to U. S. -based organizations and projects related to science and technology media on YouTube and TikTok.

About This Grant

Independent Media Initiative is sponsored by Sloan Foundation. Supports two years of the Sloan Science Prizes for YouTube and TikTok, an annual panel at the 2025 and 2026 IMI Fest, and incubation of one emerging science or technology-themed YouTube channel each year.

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Independent Media Initiative | IMI A Groundbreaking YouTube Project Uncovering Exceptional Science in All Fifty States. This year’s Sloan Science Prize winners are here. Meet the creators we’re celebrating.

The 2025 IMI Award winners honored at IMI Fest. Meet the creators we’re celebrating. Support independent media and get special perks by becoming an IMI member.

A Groundbreaking YouTube Project Uncovering Exceptional Science in All Fifty States. Learn more here . This year’s Sloan Science Prize winners are here.

Meet the creators we’re celebrating here . The 2025 IMI Award winners honored at IMI Fest. Meet the creators we’re celebrating here .

Support independent media and get special perks by becoming an IMI member here . We are building a new media landscape for the 21st century. We help people discover authentic content and support those who make it.

Go to Explore or Awards to discover the world of IMI or find out more about us here . Screenings bring digital projects off the feed and into a room. Premiere your upcoming audio or video work live at IMI Fest 2025.

Whether you think of yourself as a maker, artist, or engineer, Creator’s Studio is your chance to showcase what you’ve created at IMI Fest. Each selected creator takes over a space to present their work in real life. Together, these studios form a living gallery of independent creativity, curiosity, and vision.

Apply for a free year-long membership designed for independent creators. Members receive discounted pass pricing for IMI Fest and other benefits throughout the year. IMI, in partnership with the Alfred P.

Sloan Foundation, celebrates innovative YouTube projects exploring science and technology with two Sloan Science Prizes in documentary for $100,000 and narrative fiction for $50,000. Learn more about the $100,000 Documentary Prize and $50,000 Narrative Fiction prize. Applications close September 20, 2026.

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Eligibility Requirements

Open to U. S. -based organizations and projects related to science and technology media on YouTube and TikTok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Independent Media Initiative?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to U. S. -based organizations and projects related to science and technology media on YouTube and TikTok. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Independent Media Initiative offer?

The current listing shows $521,400. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Independent Media Initiative?

Independent Media Initiative is funded by Sloan Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Independent Media Initiative?

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