The National Black Programming Consortium awards film grants to African American filmmakers. The Consortium supports films that chronicle the African American and African Diaspora experience. The National Black Programming Consortium conducts an open call every year for film and video projects. This organization looks for projects that have the potential to be shown on television. The organization has given grants up to $80,000. NBPC accepts a variety of projects from short narrative to a four-part series. To be considered for a grant, you will have to complete an application and submit a proposal.
The Alter-Cine Foundation offers an annual grant to young filmmakers to direct a documentary film on women's rights, economic rights, and social rights. A grant of $10,000 would assist in the production of the documentary film. The filmmakers can direct the film in the language of their choice. This grant program also caters to Asian and Latin American filmmakers. To apply for the grant, you will have to complete an application.
Worldstudio AIGA is a grant/scholarship program that gives young African American artists and filmmakers financial assistance on their creative endeavors. This program isn't just limited to film, they assist young artists develop their craft in any creative aspect. Worldstudio also assists all young people, from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. To be considered for the program, an application needs to be filled out and sent to the organization.