Non-AAARI Opportunities

The Vilcek Foundation will award six Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in the amount of $50,000 in two categories: Fashion & Design and Fashion & Culture. In each category, three young immigrant fashion professionals who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in their field will individually receive an unrestricted cash prize of $50,000.

The William T. Grant Foundation invites applications for its Research Grants on Reducing Inequality program, which supports research that aims to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people ages 5 to 25 in the United States. Studies that … Read more

Unrestricted micro-grant, career development stipend, and community program offerings. This fellowship will support three early/mid-career documentary filmmakers who prioritize impact and sociocultural change through their work and activism. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

The Very Asian Foundation Creators Grant is an exciting micro-grant opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue their creative passions through an Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), or Pacific Islander (PI) lens. We welcome submissions from people of all backgrounds. This year, we will be awarding five $1500 grants. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL APRIL … Read more

Support five filmmakers with funds, mentorship, and equipment for their next short film project. Selected filmmakers will win up to $30,000 for to support their short film. Submissions closed April 18, 2025.

The AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop (CIW) is a tuition-free, four-day workshop designed for aspiring cinematographers committed to their journey toward a professional career as cinematographers, who have some on-set experience working in the field and are looking for additional training to help them advance in their education, craft and career. The 2025 edition of CIW … Read more