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Find similar grantsNew Texas Voices Award is sponsored by Austin Film Society. This award is part of the AFS Grant for Feature Films and is specifically for first-time feature filmmakers (documentary or narrative) who are bringing new and underseen perspectives to the screen.
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AFS Grants Overview | Austin Film Society The 2026 AFS Grant for Short Films is now open for submissions via Submittable and will close on August 27, 2026, at 6 PM CT. Click here to find the application form, instructions, and more. The AFS Grant for Feature Films is closed and will reopen in the spring of 2027.
Since its inception in 1996, the AFS Grant has awarded more than $3 million in cash grants and more than $340,000 in-kind goods and services to 570+ Texas filmmakers to date, creating life-changing opportunities for artists, many from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the film industry and working outside large industry centers.
In addition to grants for development, production, and post-production, we provide cash stipends to Texas filmmakers traveling to prestigious film festivals through our AFS Travel Grant program. The AFS Grant is highly competitive. Over the last five years, on average, 12% of applicants received funding per cycle.
Each project is reviewed by a different combination of film programmers, filmmakers, and industry professionals, in Texas and across the country. If you have any questions regarding the grant, please email us at filmmakersupport@austinfilm. org .
Check out past grant recipients here . AFS Grant program staff will offer a series of live webinars to share tips, answer frequently asked questions, and provide guidance for applicants. We strongly encourage attending a webinar if you are a first-time applicant.
Due to staffing limitations, we cannot offer one-on-one grant consultations or review materials in advance. AFS Grant for Short Films Webinar #1 | Watch the recorded webinar here AFS Grant for Short Films Webinar #2 | August 19 at 6 PM CT THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 AFS GRANT PARTNERS
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of filmmaking by bringing a new and underseen perspective to their first feature project (documentary or narrative) are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
New Texas Voices Award is funded by Austin Film Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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