ClosedGrantGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Sundance Institute Documentary Fund

Sundance Institute

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Independent, feature-length documentary films (52 minutes and longer), prioritising budgets under $1.2 million USD; international applicants welcome if the proposal is in English with a budget in U.S. dollars.

Applicant type
IndividualBusiness
Business stage
Any
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Arts, culture & mediaCreative industries

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Annual open call; free to apply.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Not currently accepting applications; next open call to be announced in early 2027
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (sundance.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at sundance.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
sundance.org
From the official page
“The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund is not currently accepting applications. Our next open call for submissions will be announced in early 2027.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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