Documentary funding for Social-Justice & Human-Rights Documentaries (2026)
7 verified programs specifically prioritise Social-Justice & Human-Rights Documentaries — and you're also eligible for every general fund in your region and stage. The Vault filters both to your film at once.
7 verified funds · 1 open with a live deadline right now · updated 11 Jun 2026 · each checked against its official source
A few well-known ones, for orientation:
Bertha Foundation / Doc Society
Bertha Doc Society Journalism Fund
next cycle being verified
ProductionPostFinishing
Human rightsSocial justice
Award amount, full eligibility & how to apply → in the Vault
Ford Foundation
JustFilms Open Call
2026 cycle closed — returns annually
DevelopmentProductionPost
Social justice
Award amount, full eligibility & how to apply → in the Vault
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verified funds fit
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Those are a few household names. 5 more funds fit — and you can't see them here. Each one — with its award amount, eligibility, required materials and live deadline — is filtered to your film inside the Vault, including the specialised programmes most lists never mention.