Doc Society-Fonds für Klimaberichterstattung

The Doc Society Climate Story Fund supports independent nonfiction storytelling that helps audiences imagine a more just, climate‑resilient future and inspires action. Open to documentary films (any length), nonfiction series, radio documentaries and podcasts, the fund provides grants of up to USD 125,000 for projects in late production, rough‑cut or completed stages, as well as up to USD 40,000 for short‑form films (≤ 40 min). Applicants must be 18 years or older, based anywhere in the world, and must have at least one director or producer with a proven track record and a producer attached to the project. Projects must have secured at least one institutional funder (except for short‑film criteria) and be independently created with full artistic control. Student projects are not eligible. The fund covers production, post‑production and impact‑related expenses, and includes participation in a February 2027 Impact Lab and access to a global network of climate storytellers. The application process begins with an Expression of Interest (EOI) that closes on 6 July 2026, followed by a full application deadline in the last week of August 2026. No entry fee is required.

Funding for production and post-production of nonfiction projects, Funding for impact campaigns and audience engagement strategies, Participation in the Climate Story Fund Impact Lab (February 2027), Opportunity to join a global network of climate storytellers and impact practitioners

Open to applicants worldwide aged 18 or older, Supports: Documentary films (any length), Nonfiction series, Radio documentaries, Nonfiction podcasts, Projects must be in late production, rough cut stage, or completed and seeking impact funding, One director or producer must have a proven track record, including at least one previously released and publicly recognised work, A producer must be attached to the project at the time of application, Projects must have secured support from at least one institutional funder (except where specific short-film criteria apply), Student projects are not eligible, Projects must be independently created and maintain editorial and artistic control