Media Creation Grants Program
We fund bold, sapphic media — film, TV, podcasts, and journalism. Our Media Creation Grants support adult creators bringing edgy, joyful, authentic queer stories to life.
EligibilityOpen to creators (18+) working in film, TV, podcasts, or journalism, whose projects center sapphic stories or storytellers. We welcome first-time and returning applicants, individuals and small teams, and projects at any stage from development to post-production. Our board members and staff may not receive personal compensation, equity, or profit-sharing in any project we fund.
DeadlinesOur board meets quarterly, on the last business day of March, June, September, and December. Grant applications are due four weeks before each meeting (see Upcoming Deadlines below). Applicants are notified within two weeks of the board meeting.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
September 2, 2026 - for the September 30, 2026 Board meeting
December 3, 2026 - for the December 31, 2026 Board meeting
March 3, 2027 - for the March 31, 2027 Board meeting
June 2, 2027 - for the June 30, 2027 Board meeting
Grant FAQ-
Adult (18+) creators of any background making sapphic film, TV, podcast, or journalism projects. You don’t need prior grant experience or a finished team to apply.
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Award amounts vary by project scope and available funding each cycle. Grants are one-time awards intended to support a specific project, not ongoing operating costs.
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A short project description, budget outline, timeline, and a sample of previous work or a project treatment. The full form is below on this page.
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Yes. Fiscal sponsorship and grant funding are separate programs, and sponsored projects are welcome to apply for a Media Creation Grant.
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We follow up with grantees after project completion to hear how funding helped bring their story to life, and we love sharing finished work with our community.