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Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant: Film/Video and Theater

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Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant: Film/Video and Theater — The Puffin Foundation
  • Who Can Apply: US citizens and permanent residents with a Social Security number, current DACA recipients with SSNs, and US-based organizations or applicants with a US fiscal sponsor; organizations with annual budgets of $250,000 or more and projects over $250,000 are ineligible.
  • The Focus: Film/video and theater projects (2027 cycle) that educate the public on topical social issues such as climate, health care, social justice and civil rights. Script development and playwriting are not supported.
  • The Funding: Up to $3,500; a typical grant is about half that amount. Puffin does not fund travel, food, lodging, conference fees or education-related costs.
  • Key Requirements: Online Initial Questionnaire (closes 11/20/26), then a mailed paper request form postmarked by 11/25/26 to get portal access; proposal with project budget (expenses and income), visual samples, and a primary video sample of up to 5 minutes (link only); PDF uploads max 10 MB per file and no documents longer than 10 pages; up to two optional reference letters; SSN required for individual applicants.
DeadlineFriday, November 20, 2026
AwardUp to $3,500 USD; a typical grant is about half that amount.
LocationTeaneck, NJ
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesfilm_video, performance
Application notesTwo-step process: fill out the online Initial Questionnaire (closes 11/20/26); Puffin emails a login request form, which must be printed and mailed (postmarked by 11/25/26) to The Puffin Foundation, Ltd., Attn: Application Request, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Forms are not accepted by email. Once approved you receive portal access at apply.puffinfoundation.org; proposals are due by 5:00pm EST on 12/16/26. Work samples: primary video sample max 5 minutes, videos by link only; PDF uploads max 10 MB, no documents over 10 pages; do not upload full scripts or films. Script development and playwriting are not supported. Individuals must provide an SSN. Proposals created with AI tools are rejected.
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