The Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant provides $15,000 to nonfiction documentary filmmakers working on projects in production that highlight the American South. It supports shorts, features, docuseries, and experimental films, offering financial aid and mentorship to uplift Southern voices and stories.
Applicants must be 18 or older, reside or have deep roots in specified Southern states, have a U.S. social security or tax ID number, and not be enrolled in film school or seeking student project funds.