We’re excited to announce the 2026 Cycle of the NeXt Doc FleX Fund! In this round, NeXt Doc will review grant requests between $500 - $5,500 submitted by applicable NeXt Doc fellows and will fund between 8-10 projects. Please note that while all NeXt Doc fellows can apply for up to $5,000, there is no guarantee that the requested amount will be fully awarded.

For those of you new to the FleX fund, it was developed with the intention to provide mini-grant funding opportunities to support NeXt Doc Fellows and their current creative endeavors across all mediums (documentary, narrative, experimental, etc.)

These mini-grants are in no way intended to fully fund a project, but are distributed with the intention to add an infusion of funds that will have a tangible and focused impact on the overall project.

Some examples of how funds may be used include (but are not limited to): hiring a colorist for a short film, develop a study guide to amplify the use of the film in classroom/community settings, organizing a small regional screening/panel, hiring a DP or Sound Op for designated shoot, covering traveling costs in research and development phase, etc. 

The possibilities are endless!

What will you be using this cycle of FleX Fund for?

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