Win a $50,000 Video
Production Grant
• Amplify Your Mission at Scale
• Build Credibility and Trust
•Turn Awareness Into Action
Applications Open! Deadline October 21st
What the $50,000 Grant Includes
Deliverables:
Documentary - A professional story capturing your mission, people, and impact..
Short-Form Social Toolkit - Dozens of shorts for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Youtube.·
Strategy & Distribution Support - Guidance to ensure your videos are aligned with strategy & goals.
Who Can Apply & How It Works
We've designed this grant to be accessible and straightforward. If you meet the
criteria below, you're eligible to apply and the process only takes about 10 minutes.
• Nonprofit Status - Must be a legally registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
• Organizational Reach - Must demonstrate regional, national, or international programmatic reach (serving beyond a single city, or local community).
• Staff Capacity - Must employ at least one full-time staff member dedicated to marketing to ensure the finished documentary can be fully leveraged.
• Communications Readiness - Must have at least one active and engaged digital channel (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, or an organizational blog/website) where the documentary can be shared.
• Nonprofit Status - Must demonstrate organizational maturity through one or more of the following:
o GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency(or higher)
o Audited financial statements
o Verified annual reports or equivalent accountability documentation.egally registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
• Access for Production - Must be able to provide access to staff, beneficiaries, volunteers, or program sites for the purpose of filming.
Stand Out and Connect
Your mission competes with countless causes online. Our nonprofit promotional video production helps you stand out and turn passive viewers into active supporters.
We Review and Shortlist
Our team carefully reviews applications and invites a small group of finalists for a short conversation. We're looking for compelling and transformative stories that will resonate and inspire action!
Winner Selected
One nonprofit will be awarded the full $50K video production grant. The package includes a professionally produced documentary, a toolkit of short-form videos, and strategy support to ensure the content makes a lasting difference.
Production & Launch
Our team handles the heavy lifting: planning, filming, and editing, while keeping you involved at every key milestone. Once the content is finished, you'll have everything you need to launch it across social media, fundraising campaigns, and events.
Application Deadline -October 21st
Your story could be the one we bring to life this year
Search For Common Ground
Innocence Project
Dream.Org
Why Video Matters for Your Mission
You already know the impact your work has. The challenge is making others see it, feel it, and act on it.
Show real people and real results in a way that builds lasting trust and credibility with donors and partners
The right video also helps fundraising campaigns, inspires new advocates, and keeps your community engaged all year.
Video also helps push fundraising campaigns, inspires new advocates, and keeps your community engaged all year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions that aren't mentioned? Email us your questions at info@happypeople.me
FAQs
What does the winner receive?
The selected nonprofit receives a complete production package valued at $50,000: onedocumentary, a toolkit of short-form social clips, and strategic support to maximize reach andfundraising impact.
What if we apply but aren't selected?
If you're not chosen, don't worry! We run this grant frequently. Plus, if we see a powerful story oridea with strong potential, we may reach out to explore alternative ways to collaborate.
How long does production take once a winner is chosen?
We typically move from planning to filming in 2-4 weeks, with delivery of the first assets within 6-8weeks depending on scope and logistics.
Will you travel to us for filming?
Yes. We'll either bring our team or deploy vetted local videographers from our global network.
What kind of story are you looking for?
We're looking for stories with the potential to inspire on a big scale. Moments that are emotional,relatable, and capable of going viral. Stories that show impact and have the power to change mindsand move people to act.
Do we need a full marketing department to apply?
No. We only require at least one staff member focused on marketing or communications. That way,once the content is produced, there's someone on your team who can help share it widely andconvert attention into support.
