The 2026 Vision Grant provides financial support ($10,000) to one woman, trans and/or non-binary media creator in Oregon or SW Washington (Clark County). This project-based grant aids in production of a documentary while fostering the artist’s professional and personal development.
This grant is offered annually through Women in Film Portland (WIF-PDX), a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to elevating women in film, communications, and media through education, outreach, and professional development.
Only WIF-PDX members are eligible to apply. Join or renew your Membership with Women in Film-Portland now at www.wifpdx.org
After all grant applications have been received, finalists will be asked to participate in an pitch session (to the Vision Grant panel) to determine the grant recipient.
One grant awardee will be selected to receive $10,000 and the opportunity for mentoring.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY:
– WIF-PDX active membership
– Project features a minimum of 50% women, trans, and/or non-binary crew
– The project and application do not utilize generative AI.
– Current resident of Oregon or SW Washington
– Production and post-production takes place primarily in Oregon
– Project is in production (principal photography has commenced)
– Project is a short film (30 minutes or less) and is a documentary film
– Have not been awarded a Vision Grant in the last 4 cycles
Deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Friday, September 11th, 2026.
Finalists will be notified in November 2026 and the recipients will be announced publicly at the annual Holiday Party on November 20th, 2026.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email: whatsupwif@wifpdx.org
This year’s application is closed. The winner will be announced at the holiday party.
This year WIF-PDX will be awarding one filmmaker $10,000 for their narrative short film in production.
The Vision Grant, now in its 13th year, has been a cornerstone of Women in Film Portland’s mission to foster creativity, innovation, and inclusivity within the film community. The grant is designed to provide financial support to emerging female and nonbinary filmmakers in the Portland Metro area, enabling them to bring their unique visions to the screen and contribute their diverse voices to the world of cinema.
This year, the Vision Grant provides financial support ($10,000) to one woman or non-binary media creator in Oregon and SW Washington (Clark County). This project-based grant aids in a current production while fostering the artist’s professional and personal development.
Finalists will be asked to participate in a pitch session to determine the grant recipient. One grant awardee will be selected to receive $10,000 and the opportunity for mentoring.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY:
– WIF-PDX active membership (Join or renew at www.wifpdx.org)
– 50% women and non-binary crew
– Current resident of Oregon or SW Washington
– Production and post-production takes place primarily in Oregon
– Final run time of project is 40 minutes or less
– Project is a narrative or documentary
Deadline to apply is 11:59pm on September 14th, 2025
Finalists will be notified in November 2025
Recipients will be announced to the community at the annual holiday party on November 14th, 2025.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email: whatsupwif@wifpdx.org
Past Vision Grants
The Vision Grant, now in its 14th year, has been a cornerstone of Women in Film Portland’s mission to foster creativity, innovation, and inclusivity within the film community. Click here to explore some of the projects WIF-PDX funded.