Grants for documentary filmmakers based in Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Alameda, and Oakland. The Berkeley Film Foundation supports nonfiction film projects at all stages of production. Grants fund filming, editing, and post-production costs. The Foundation has supported documentary work ranging from social justice investigations to personal essays to experimental nonfiction.

SFFILM Rainin Grant

SF Film · Due 2026-07-01

$100,000

SFFILM Filmmaker360 Grant

SF Film · Due 2026-08-15

$50,000

SFFILM Rainin Grant — Screenwriting

SF Film

$25,000

SFFILM Rainin Grant — Development

SF Film

$25,000

SFFILM Rainin Grant — Post-Production

SF Film

$25,000