Global Filmmaker Grant Award for Transformative Storytelling in Oklahoma (USA)
GrantID: 74832
Grant Funding Amount Low: $7,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $7,500
Summary
This creative grant opportunity supports short film projects—five minutes or less—that center on mental health themes. Designed to help bring personal, genuine stories to life, it provides production funding to small filmmaking teams. The aim is to encourage projects that explore emotional depth, healing, connection, and resilience through any storytelling lens—including drama, comedy, animation, documentary, experimental, or even sci-fi and westerns.
The opportunity is open to filmmakers from anywhere in the world. It supports small collaborative teams, not individuals working solo, and is tailored to creators who are passionate about mental health storytelling. It’s not available for non-film initiatives, and business-oriented or individual non-creative applications do not match the focus.
Winners receive a lump-sum grant designed to help with the costs of production—such as equipment, editing, or crew expenses—so the story can be told effectively and with quality. Alongside funding, the opportunity includes indirect support: informational sessions and workshops help guide the proposal process, and applicants may benefit from limited one-on-one feedback to shape their ideas and budgets.
This grant is offered on an annual cycle, with application windows opening each year, followed by a submission deadline. A panel of judges reviews the proposals, generally selecting several recipients who are then invited to complete and share their films, often with support for broader visibility through educational or community networks.
Ultimately, this grant empowers small filmmaking teams to create heartfelt, meaningful content that resonates with audiences, invites dialogue on mental health, and fosters empathy—while elevating voices and perspectives that often go unheard.
Organizations and individuals based in Oklahoma who are engaged in Youth/Out-of-School Youth may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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