How much funding does Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant provide?

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

When is the deadline for Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant?

Geography: Based in Africa who are working on films with compelling storylines; Geographic Scope: Africa-based.

Sisters in Cinema NFP

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Black Women

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Based in Africa who are working on films with compelling storylines
Geographic Scope: Africa-based

Other requirements

Target Audience: Black women and gender nonconforming non-fiction directors

Overview

Location: Chicago, IL, US

The Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant has been created to support Black women and gender nonconforming non-fiction directors based in Africa who are working on films with compelling storylines.

Focus Areas

Non-fiction/documentary filmmaking
Support while producing documentary projects
Films with compelling storylines

Eligibility

Target Audience: Black women and gender nonconforming non-fiction directors
Geographic Scope: Africa-based

Background

Supporting filmmakers while they produce their documentary project.

What Sisters in Cinema NFP actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Sisters in Cinema NFP reported $2,500 in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 2
Total given: $43K
Median grant: $21K
Range: $19K–$24K