Film Independent
The Climate Entertainment Commissioning Grant
A commissioning grant awarded to a screenwriter accepted into Project Involve to write a new climate-focused fiction feature script.
Award
$25,000
Deadline
July 13 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due July 13 – next cycle expected
ScreenwritingFilmmaking
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be accepted into Project Involve as a screenwriter
- Must commit to writing a new climate-focused fiction feature script
What you'll need
- Acceptance into the Project Involve screenwriting track
How to apply
- Apply to Project Involve through the Film Independent application portal by July 13, 2026 (July 27 for members).
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/grants-and-awards/the-climate-entertainment-initiative/
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