Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program 2025

The Ford Foundation JustFilms Grants Program funds feature-length documentary projects that intersect with social justice issues. It supports independent productions and offers grants to a global pool of filmmakers at various production stages, with a focus on regions where the Ford Foundation has offices. Typical grants range from $25,000 to $100,000, and successful applicants gain visibility across Ford Foundation platforms.

Funding (grant), global recognition and visibility across Ford Foundation platforms, creative independence.

Open to feature-length documentary films (50 minutes or more) from filmmakers globally, including production companies, sole proprietors, or organizations/projects with fiscal sponsorship; excludes student films, short films, commissioned films, episodic series, and certain new media projects.

Submit a project application by the stated deadline through the Ford Foundation JustFilms application portal.