Deadline: 15 October 2018

The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations is currently accepting letters of inquiry (LOIs) for its Public Educational Media program.

Educational television media has expanded to include more diverse and innovative programs across the arc of one’s lifespan. In addition, access to these programs continues to widen through ever-growing platforms for public media distribution, including children’s television.

Funding Information

Public Educational Media grants may range $250,000 – $400,000.

Criteria

Organizations applying through the Foundations’ Public Educational Media program must meet the following criteria to be competitive for a grant from the Foundations.

• Requested grant funds from AVDF must be for capstone funding;
  • The series or film must be assured of national airing on PBS or other national distribution platforms;
  • The organization must provide a list of other funders for the film or film series;
  • The organization must provide a list of advisers or experts who provided insight into the accuracy of historical projects;
  • The organization must provide a rough cut of the project for review by AVDF program staff.
• The most competitive projects will emphasize one or more of the following:
  • Children’s education through a series focused on literacy, character development, or science;
  • An educated public through programs with enduring value focused on history, science, the environment, or interfaith leadership and religious literacy;
  • The advancement of education for audiences of all ages; and
  • The innovative use of technology to enhance community outreach and educational use in classrooms.

Eligibility Criteria

The Foundations award grants to eligible 501(c)(3) institutions whose work aligns with the Foundations’ Trustees’ philanthropic priorities. The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals. Grantee organizations must be based in and operate within the United States.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

Eligible Country: United States

For more information, please visit Public Educational Media.