Funding Sources in USA for Independent Filmmakers and Other Artists
1. Start looking for funds at the local level – County or city arts and humanities council or commission – Funding Sources in Each State of the US
2. The next step of funding is the state Arts Council and State Humanities Commission – Funding Sources in Each State of the US
3. Your state belongs to one of the following regional arts organizations:
| Arts Midwest | Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation | Southern Arts Federation |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | New England Foundation for the Arts | Western States Arts Federation |
4 There are two powerful endowments at the national level: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities.
5. There are organizations and foundations around the country that fund independent filmmakers and other artists – Foundations, Grants, and Fellowships
6. Fiscal Sponsorship – Some organizations and foundations require filmmakers to get fiscal sponsorship in order to get funds from them.
| Center for Independent Documentary | International Documentary Association |
| Filmmakers Collaborative | Women Make Movies |
7. Many Associations, organizations, equipment companies, and educational institutions that offer funds for film projects – Foundations, Grants, and Fellowships
8. Crowdfunding – Seed&Spark