This grant supports environmental nonfiction feature films and docuseries at any stage of development, production, or post-production. Filmmakers receive financial support, professional development, and networking opportunities to help advance their projects and impact campaigns. The program emphasizes diverse voices, intersectional environmental storytelling, and solutions-driven narratives.

• Open to nonfiction feature films and docuseries with a strong environmental focus.
• Projects must have a clear impact goal and an outlined impact campaign.
• Eligible projects include new and ongoing productions, but picture-locked films are not accepted.
• Filmmakers must demonstrate prior experience and be available for professional development sessions.
• Stories should highlight leadership, progress, solutions, and innovation in environmental advocacy.
• Projects addressing environmental justice, underrepresented communities, and systemic biases are encouraged.
• Grantees receive a $25,000 grant in the first year, with an opportunity to apply for additional funding in the second year.
• Additional support includes a virtual showcase with funders, participation in a grantee summit, and promotional and strategic guidance.
• Selected projects will receive networking opportunities, fiscal sponsorship options, and connections to funding and distribution resources.

Organization Overview

The Redford Center is dedicated to supporting environmental storytelling that drives awareness, action, and systemic change. Through grants, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, the organization empowers filmmakers to create impactful narratives that inspire progress and solutions.

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