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11 grants totaling over $300,000 for Creative Industries that every Filmmaker, Artist, and Photographer needs to check out—especially if you are Nigerian between the ages of 20 and 35.

The ₦2,750,000 Zuma International Film Festival, in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, is pleased to announce the European Union Short Film Competition 2025.

The $2,500 Namaste Video Contest invites people from around the world to create and share their own version of Wai Lana’s iconic “Namaste” video.

Submissions are now open for the $5,000 Frameline Completion Fund Grant cycle to provide grants for emerging and established filmmakers.

The €250,000 Thuthuka program supports the development and production of feature films, feature-length documentaries, and animated films with South African and Dutch content, aiming for high cinematic quality and international audience appeal.

Explore upcoming grants closing between September 1st and 10th, with a combined value of nearly $3 million (₦4 billion)

Submissions are now open for the $25,000 Catapult Development Grant Program.

The Federal Government Creative Economy Development Fund offers large-ticket investments of $100,000 for creative businesses to scale production and access new markets.

The Voices with Impact is pleased to announce its $7,500 Mental Health Short Film Grant to seek proposals that explore Coping, Connection, and Community through the lens of mental health.

The €20,000 EAccelerate Fund 2025 is now accepting applications from East African filmmakers looking to bring their short film ideas to life.