Arts

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Foundation

Program

Description

Award Amount

Deadline

Wenner-Gren Foundation

Fejos Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ethnographic Film

Early-career scholars frequently lack the time and resources needed for film production. Through this program, we support projects that will impact the field of anthropology and beyond through innovative work in film and other media. The Foundation has no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. We encourage the use of novel production strategies in terms of technique, process, approach, and the integration of film and video with other media suitable to anthropology. We encourage new solutions to the challenge of ethically representing diverse communities-for instance, by seeking their permission through public forums, guaranteeing their right to the materials produced, and releasing copyrights to them.

Online Application: https://wennergren.org/program/fejos-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-ethnographic-film/

$40,000

5/01/25

VIA Art Fund

Artistic Production Grant

Artistic Production grants fund the production and exhibition of new artistic commissions, in amounts ranging between $25,000 – $100,000. Often exhibited beyond museum walls in public space, these projects feature high levels of thought leadership, artistic production, and public engagement. VIA Art Fund accepts Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) on a semiannual basis for our Fall and Spring award cycles.

Online Application: https://viaartfund.org/apply/

$25,000-

$100,000

5/15/2025

Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation

Arts Grants

Must coordinate with Foundation Relations. Letters of Intent may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a Rolling basis. Full Proposals by invitation only.

1. Anchor Arts
Our Desired Outcome is a culturally vibrant metro Detroit, evidenced by financially healthy organizations and a coordinated sector.
To achieve that outcome, we provide flexible funding to select arts and cultural organizations, support improved business models that increase the capacity and impact of those organizations, and invest in holistic efforts that strengthen the field. Learn more about eligibility and the application process for this funding opportunity at Detroit Arts Support. We will measure impact by tracking the capitalization of arts organizations in metropolitan Detroit.

2. Jazz Education
Our Desired Outcome is to continue Detroit’s strong jazz tradition and Fred Erb’s legacy of jazz patronage by educating the next generation of jazz musicians.
To achieve that outcome, we support efforts to provide and improve jazz instruction for youth.
We will measure impact through the number of jazz education students.

Online Application: https://www.erbff.org/programs/

$2,000,000

Rolling