Program Guidelines

Grants awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reflect fundamental goals of the Academy – to advance the art and science of motion pictures and to foster cooperation among the creative leaders of the motion picture industry for cultural, educational and technical progress.  The Academy Grants Committee considers all applications that represent programs that foster appreciation and excellence in filmmaking, within the following guidelines:

1. Grants are not awarded to cover the expenses of producing a film or films.
   
   
2. Grants are not awarded to support activities related to the completion of a doctoral dissertation or other academic advancement.
   
   
3. Grants are not awarded to commercial institutions or organizations, or to individuals pursuing activities related to their employment by profit-making organizations.
   
   
4. Grants are not awarded to film festivals.  The Academy has a separate Festival Grants Program.
   
   
5. Grants are not awarded for support of administrative, equipment or overhead expenses.
   
   
6. Grants are not awarded to cover the expenses involved in television research and projects.
   
   
7. All grants are awarded with the understanding that the Academy has discretion over the type and degree of recognition it receives from the recipient of such grants or others.
   
   
8. Institutions or organizations may not receive a grant for more than three consecutive years.
   
   
9. The Academy reserves the right to amend the above policy guidelines to fit extenuating circumstances or other unusual situations.