Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Overview: The Redford Center's fiscal sponsorship program is NOT direct funding but allows sponsored filmmakers to solicit tax-deductible donations through the organization's extended 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and Model C Regranting program. The Center also provides ongoing networking and promotional support alongside fund management and distribution assistance.

Application Status: Accepts applications on a rolling basis

Geographic Eligibility:

Applications from independent filmmakers worldwide are eligible

Cannot fiscally sponsor entities based in countries under comprehensive US sanctions: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria

Cannot sponsor the following regions of Ukraine: Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk

Significant sanctions restrictions on Russia and Venezuela (case-by-case review)

Note: Individuals originally from restricted countries/regions but residents of other countries may be eligible; contact fiscal@redfordcenter.org

Applicant Eligibility:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be an independent filmmaker or documentarian

Must own the copyright of work and have artistic, budgetary, and editorial control

Project Eligibility:

Must be a film (documentary or narrative) or media project with:

- High impact focused on environmental issues (including environmental justice)
- Positive and solutions-focused approach
- Innovative storytelling style
- Potential to broaden audience on the issue

Minimum production budget: US$400,000 (applicants under this amount should contact fiscal@redfordcenter.org before applying)

Applicant must provide proof/documentation of access to people, locations, or other specific subject matter

Can be in development, production, post-production, or impact campaign stage

Must align with The Redford Center's mission

What is NOT Eligible:

Student films produced through universities or colleges

Projects where the applicant is not the owner and direct controller of content

Projects that could be considered propaganda in support of a political campaign or candidate

Projects under US$400,000 budget (without prior approval)

Applicant Responsibilities:

Responsible for own fundraising

Must develop fundraising plan

Must submit fundraising plan with application

Expected to think through development strategy, project identity, and potential funding sources

Program Support:

Fund management and distribution assistance

Networking and promotional support

Tax-deductible donation processing through 501(c)(3) status

Model C Regranting program access

Contact: fiscal@redfordcenter.org