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How often is Executive Leadership Program offered?

Executive Leadership Program runs on an annual cycle.

Executive Leadership Program

Q: Who is eligible for Executive Leadership Program?

Eligible applicants: Women and non-binary students enrolled in accredited undergraduate HBCU programs; Women and Non-Binary Students.

Independent Feature Project Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Women Grants for Black Women

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Women and non-binary students enrolled in accredited undergraduate HBCU programs
Women and Non-Binary Students

Other requirements

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate HBCU program
Completed application
Letter of recommendation
Resume

Overview

A mentorship and professional development program designed specifically for undergraduate women of color to advance their film executive careers in Communications + Marketing, Development, and Distribution.

Geographic Scope: Open to women and non-binary students enrolled in accredited undergraduate HBCU programs

Focus Areas:

Communications + Marketing
Development
Distribution

Program Components:

Paired one-on-one mentorship with senior industry executives (mentors selected based on career background and commonalities with fellows)
Monthly mentor sessions
Quarterly career development workshops in negotiating skills and emotional intelligence
Accountability check-ins
In-person events (TBD)
Networking opportunities with Gotham community members
Special Women in Media Salons hosted by Soledad O'Brien

Eligibility Criteria:

Women and Non-Binary Students
Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate HBCU program

Requirements:

Completed application
Letter of recommendation
Resume

How to Apply

Application Process

Requirements:

Completed application (found on program page)
Letter of recommendation
Resume

Deadline: TBD (for nominations)

Contact: [email protected]

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What Independent Feature Project Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 36
Total given: $1.96M
Median grant: $27K
Range: $5,300–$576K

By dollars: New York 60%, Texas 17%, California 10%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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