Austin PBS is awarding one documentary filmmaker $15,000 for assistance with repackaging for public media distribution. The grant provides $12,000 for film repackaging and $3,000 for attending a public media conference in the fall.

Application Opens: February 11th
Application Ends: March 21st @4PM CST

Eligibility Requirements:

• I have a completed documentary project that was made in the last five years and needs support getting to the finish line.

• I do not have any rights agreements that would prohibit the project from being released in the public media landscape for a minimum licensing period of three years.

• I can ensure my film will be cut down to one-hour (60 minutes) for public television.

• Either a) I live in Central Texas OR b) the project is set in Central Texas.

• I reviewed the grant booklet in detail and if I receive this grant, I am prepared to abide by the timeline of delivering my final project to Austin PBS for distribution by September 1st, 2025.

• The grant provides $12,000 for film repackaging and $3,000 for attending a public media conference in the fall. ($15,000 total)