Level Forward Impact Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Award recognizing episodic content with meaningful social impact, presented in partnership with Level Forward.
Supporters: Royal Bank of Canada, Level Forward
Geographic Scope: Global
Focus Areas:
- Social impact storytelling
- Projects addressing important global issues
- Content with meaningful themes and messages
- Science and innovation storytelling
Past Recipients:
- Season 9: "The Big Idea: Last Mile" by Sarah Klein & Tom Mason (about vaccine delivery innovation)
Award Criteria:
- Dynamic filmmaking
- Premium execution
- Deep meaningful storytelling
- Potential for global audience resonance
How to Apply
Application Process
Submit pilot project through SeriesFest's main pilot competitions. Award is selected from competition entries that demonstrate significant social impact and meaningful storytelling.
What Seriesfest actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $26K
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Range
- $6,000–$8,000
- By dollars: Colorado 54%, New Jersey 23%, Illinois 23%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Union, NJ; Chicago, IL.
Example grants
Brew Crew Productions LLC · Denver, CO
Creator fund
$8,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County · Union, NJ
Partner stipend
$6,000
Boys & Girls Club of Chicago · Chicago, IL
Partner stipend
$6,000
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region · Colorado Springs, CO
Partner stipend
$6,000
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