The Reeve Foundation provides Quality of Life Grants to nonprofit organizations, which help people with paralysis have more opportunities and independence in local communities. The foundation, created by the late actor Christopher Reeve (e.g., Superman, Law and Order) and his wife Dana, awards grants in three categories referred to as the ABCs of Quality of Life: Actively Achieving, Bridging Barriers and Caring and Coping.
Organizations can receive up to $25,000 in funding. Previous grants have been awarded to organizations that help people with disabilities have greater independence and access in media arts (film), theatre, dance, adaptive sports and schools. Grant cycles run from January 2 to July 1. The foundation does not offer individual grants but provides information on financial assistance available through the Paralysis Resource Center of the Reeve Foundation. The site provides complete information on the grant process, and applications can be completed online.
Christopher and Danna Reeve Foundation
636 Morris Turnpike Suite 3A
Short Hills, NJ 07078
1-800-225-0292
www.christopherreeve.org
The Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability awards scholarships to students with disabilities in film and television. In partnership with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation and the Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television, the Focus on Disability awards scholarships to student writers, directors and producers who have disabilities or producers whose content focuses on people with disabilities. The foundation offers $10,000 scholarships to deserving winners. Applicants can visit the Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences online for more information on the application process. A $25 application fee applies.
Academy of Television Arts and Science Foundation
5220 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-754-2800
emmysfoundation.org
[email protected]
VSA (International Organization on Arts and Disability) awards apprenticeships to up-in-coming documentary filmmakers with disabilities. The apprenticeships take place at the AFI Discovery Channel SilverDocs Documentary Festival and International Documentary Conference during the summer. The apprenticeship opportunity includes panels, master classes and networking events with professionals in the film industry. Expenses covered by VSA and AFI (American Film Institute) include room, board, airfare and reasonable accommodations associated with the applicant's disability. Interested filmmakers must be 18 to 30 years old, and applications for apprenticeships must be completed online.
VSA Arts
818 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006
1-800-933-8721
www.vsarts.org