How much funding does IDA Field-Building Fund provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for IDA Field-Building Fund?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How often is IDA Field-Building Fund offered?

IDA Field-Building Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

IDA Field-Building Fund

International Documentary Foundation Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly)

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Overview

Started: 2020

Purpose: Support organizations/initiatives with low to no operating budgets and independent nonfiction media makers working with limited means.

Award Components:

Organizational Field-Building Grant: Directly supports organizations/initiatives
IDA Supported Artist Award: Distributed in partnership with regional festivals

Administration: Rolling nomination process

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How to Apply

Application Process

The fund is administered through a rolling nomination process. Specific application details will be announced when the program returns in summer 2025.

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What International Documentary Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 61
Total given: $5.88M
Median grant: $30K
Range: $5,345–$1.48M

By dollars: New York 35%, California 32%, Colorado 10%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
54% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.