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Media Projects: Production Grants

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Grant Name: Media Projects: Production Grants

Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities

Important Dates: 

  • Application available: June 12, 2020
  • Application due: August 12, 2020
  • Expected notification date: April 1, 2021
  • Project start date: May 1, 2021

Amount: 

Maximum award amount: $1 million

Expected output:

  • Film/TV/Video
  • Podcast
  • Online Video
  • Radio Broadcast

Duration: 12 – 36 months

Abstract: 

The Media Projects: Production Grants program supports the production and distribution of radio, podcast, television, and long-form documentary film projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. The approach to the subject matter must go beyond the mere presentation of factual information to explore its larger significance and stimulate reflection.

Film and television production projects may be single programs or a series addressing significant figures, events, or ideas. Programs may be intended for regional or national distribution, via traditional carriage or online distribution. Films must be longer than thirty minutes.

Radio and podcast production projects may involve single programs, limited series, or segments within an ongoing series. Programs receiving production grants may be either broadcast or disseminated online. They may be intended for national or regional distribution.

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