the-doc-society-climate-story-fund-2025

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Doc Society Climate Story Fund. The fund is seeking stories that illuminate the interconnectedness of all life and demonstrate how climate action can lead to a new era of abundance—one where systems are redesigned to be more inclusive, equitable, and resilient, without leaving anyone behind. These narratives should resonate on a deeply emotional level, reflecting our collective love for our communities, our environments, and the generations yet to come. By amplifying these stories, we hope to activate global audiences to envision and demand a future that balances environmental restoration with social justice, political accountability, ethical migration policies, and the responsible use of technology.

The Doc Society Climate Story Fund supports compelling independent media storytelling and impact strategies from around that world that can help audiences envision the just transition, and activate them to make these visions a reality. The Fund provides up to $125,000 grants to support the completion of production of nonfiction projects, and for completed nonfiction and fiction projects looking to implement an impact pilot.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

If your project does not meet the following requirements, it will unfortunately not be eligible for consideration, and your application will be rejected.

• The project must be the original creation of an independent storyteller who holds the copyright to their work and maintains complete artistic, budgetary, and editorial control. Projects directed by a third party, such as a broadcaster, university, foundation, or nonprofit organization, are not eligible.
• To qualify for production funding, projects must complete production within a year from being awarded the grant.

• To qualify for impact funding, projects must implement an impact pilot within a year from being awarded the grant.
• The project must have secured financial support from at least one active funder.

Applicant Requirements

• The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants from anywhere in the world can apply.
• The applicant is not required to have nonprofit status or fiscal sponsorship.
• The fund is happy to receive applications from Producers, Directors, Lead Creatives or Impact Producers on the project.

Grant Award

• Grants made will range from approximately USD $50,000-125,000.

Key Dates:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Doc Society Climate Story Fund