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"JustFilms Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
JustFilms Grant is sponsored by Ford Foundation. The Ford Foundation's JustFilms initiative funds innovative, artist-driven feature documentaries exploring social justice themes like gender, race, and disability justice.
It supports projects at the content development, production, or post-production stage that align with the foundation's priorities and demonstrate intersectional representation, innovation in storytelling, production viability, and anticipated cultural impact. The open call is global, with a particular focus on regions where the Ford Foundation has offices.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artist-driven, feature-length documentaries (50+ minutes) with strong creative control by the filmmaker(s). Projects should align with the Ford Foundation's focus areas, including gender, race, and disability justice, and reshape dominant narratives and challenge systems of power. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typical grants range from $25,000–$100,000 per feature documentary; actual amounts may vary. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was October 30, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
JustFilms Grant is funded by Ford Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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