Grants
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About 6 years
Programme launched 2020 · as of 2026
Source · observed 2026-10-25
United States
Programme base, not applicant eligibility
Source · observed 2026-10-25
Jewish stories · film completion
Check each call for its requirements
Source · observed 2026-10-25
Years running estimates elapsed calendar years since the sourced start year; it is not a count of editions held.
Submissions · current & upcoming
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2027 JFI Grants
Next deadline · Phase 1 early deadline
6 Nov 2026 · time not specified
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Go to submission page (opens in a new tab)Opening status unconfirmed
2027 JFI Grants
Next deadline · Invited phase 2 application deadline
3 Mar 2027 · time not specified
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Check submission details (opens in a new tab)Availability can differ by category. Always confirm the current rules and fees with the organizer.
5 Feb 2027 · time not specified
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Finishing support for independent films exploring Jewish history, life, culture or identity. Applicants need not be Jewish; projects must meet the round's editorial and completion criteria.
Dates and fees apply to the edition, submission category and applicant class shown. Historical records stay available; always check the official source before applying.
Season: Two-stage 2027 grant cycle; phase 1 applications in 2026
Invited phase 2 application deadline
3 Mar 2027 · time not specified
Source wording: Phase 2 Application Deadline: March 3, 2027; midnight Pacific Time
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Grant notification deadline
17 Jul 2027 · time not specified
Source wording: Notification Deadline: July 17, 2027
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Phase 2 application fee not confirmedFee not confirmed
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Phase 1 applications open
15 Oct 2026 · time not specified
Source wording: Phase 1 Applications Open: October 15, 2026
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Phase 1 early deadline
6 Nov 2026 · time not specified
Source wording: Early Deadline, Phase 1 Applications: November 6, 2026. All deadlines are midnight Pacific Time; midnight boundary is not resolved to an instant.
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Phase 1 final deadline
3 Dec 2026 · time not specified
Source wording: Final Deadline, Phase 1 Applications: December 3, 2026. All deadlines are midnight Pacific Time; midnight boundary is not resolved to an instant.
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Phase 2 invitations sent
5 Feb 2027 · time not specified
Source wording: Invitations Sent to Submit Phase 2 Proposals: February 5, 2027
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24
Paid application fee — amount not confirmedFee not confirmed
FilmFreeway
Jewish Film Institute — 2027 grant guidelines (opens in a new tab) · observed 2026-10-24