Institutional Grants

Institute of American Indian Arts

The Institutional Grants Program assists in fostering educational activities between the public and the film industry while encouraging the appreciation of motion pictures as both an art form and a vocation.

In 2010 the program distributed $500,000 to a record 73 film-related nonprofit organizations, including universities, museums and career development programs.

How to Apply

The deadline for the 2012-2013 grant cycle has passed. The application form for the 2013-2014 grant cycle won't be available until late summer 2012.

Grant Recipients

Outreach to Minorities

Among the organizations receiving money for 2009–2010 are Streetlights and the Institute of American Indian Arts, both of which have benefitted from Academy grants in the past as well, and both of which focus their efforts on improving skills and opportunities for minority populations. More

More Grant Recipients

Since 1968 the program has distributed over 400 grants to a variety of motion picture-related schools, colleges and nonprofit organizations.

See a list of 2011-2012 grant recipients