An example of a specific state resource is the New York State Arts Council, which provides funding for a variety of individual creative endeavors. Most states have an arts council that will provide an application for a request for funding for an individual screenwriter.
The organization Women Make Movies offers a concise list of funding opportunities for women working in the field of film, including writers. The organization also offers a service providing a tax-exempt status for artists so that they may qualify for further funding.
There are a number of resources for African-American artists. Some of these resources, such as The National Black Writers Foundation, offer grants and fellowships to authors of all types of writing. Other organizations such as the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center offer links to available fellowships and grant opportunities.