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Amplifier Fellowship - Film Independent A year-long program amplifying the voices of Black or African American artists working in fiction, nonfiction and episodic content. With generous support from founding sponsor Netflix, the Film Independent Amplifier Fellowship provides direct support to six emerging and mid-career Black or African American filmmakers working as writers, directors and/or producers.
The program takes place over a period of twelve months, during which Fellows will receive creative and strategic support that furthers their professional ambitions and propels a selected project forward. Fellows will receive a $30,000 unrestricted grant and meet bi-weekly with a professional coach.
They’ll also be specifically paired with advisors, including Netflix executives and Film Independent board members, who will provide tailored mentorship. In addition to meeting as a group twice per month during the course of the Fellowship, Fellows will take part in financial workshops and one-on-one sessions with a financial advisor, and participate in curated workshops and conversations. Applications will be open by nomination only.
Selections will be made by February 2025. For more information on the nomination process and application deadlines, please email artistdevelopment@filmindependent.
org To be eligible, applicants must identify as Black or African American; be an alum of Film Independent’s Project Involve or Artist Development program(s), or a past Spirit Awards nominee, or be nominated by a colleague arts organization; be a writer, director or producer; and apply with a current project in development (feature or episodic, fiction or nonfiction).
Completion of an online application is required, which will contain essay questions about the applicant and individual projects. This includes but is not limited to: Artist statement and career goals Letter of recommendation (required if applicant was not nominated by a colleague arts organization) Script (fiction projects only) Current project sample (nonfiction projects only) Where can I find the application?
Application is by invitation only Can I keep my job and participate in the program at the same time? Yes, however you must participate in all required activities – no exceptions. These include, but are not limited to, orientation and project/career development sessions.
Sessions may be held in-person or online. Can I submit a treatment? Yes.
How can I use the grant funding? Grant funds are unrestricted and can be applied toward anything. Can I mail or email my application, including submission materials?
No, applications must be completed online. Can I apply if I am outside the United States? No, applicants must be physically present in the United States.
I am in the United States on a work visa. Can I apply? Participation is contingent upon your unrestricted right to work lawfully in the United States throughout the duration of the program.
Will Film Independent sponsor work visas for participants? No, Film Independent will not sponsor work visas. What makes an applicant ineligible?
An applicant is ineligible if they do not meet the following criteria: Applicants must identify as Black or African American. Applicants must also have A) participated in a Film Independent Lab or program (not including Fiscal Sponsorship), or B) be a Spirit Awards nominee or winner, or C) be nominated by a colleague arts organization. Applicants must also be a working writer, director or producer with a project in development.
Can I make edits to my submission ahead of the deadline? Yes, prior to the deadline contact artistdevelopment@filmindependent. org to make edits to your application.
The application fee is $45. Beyond the application fee, there is no cost or tuition to participate in any of Film Independent’s Artist Development programs. Contact artistdevelopment@filmindependent.
org with any additional questions. To learn more about Film Independent Fellows and their projects, visit our Talent Guide .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Black or African American artists (writer, director, or producer) who are alums of Film Independent's Project Involve or Artist Development program(s), past Spirit Awards nominees, or nominated by a colleague arts organ… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.