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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

IDA Field-Building Fund

Status: Program will return in summer 2025 with program information announced in June 2025

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

    Contact: funds@documentary.org

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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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