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NEH Announces New Grant Program for Doc Filmmakers

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a new grant program called Bridging Culture through Film: International Topics which supports documentary film projects that examine international and transnational themes. More information is available here.

The application deadline is July 28th. Any U.S. nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is eligible, as are state and local governmental agencies. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Independent producers who wish to apply for NEH funding are advised to seek an eligible organization to sponsor the project and submit the application to NEH. Awards are for one to three years and for up to $75,000 (for development) and up to $800,000 (for production).

Applicants are encouraged to contact NEH program officers who will answer questions about the review process, supply samples of funded applications relevant to this grant program, and review preliminary drafts. Staff comments are not part of the formal review process and have no bearing on the final outcome of the application. Draft proposals should be sent as attachments to e-mail messages to publicpgms@neh.gov.