NAPT Public Television Program Funding Deadline

Posted on June 15, 2009
Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT) works with Native producers to develop, produce and distribute educational telecommunications programs for all media including public television and public radio. NAPT is currently accepting proposals for their 2009 Public Television Program Fund (deadline: July 15). Projects submitted must be intended for national public television broadcast and can include genres such as documentary, performance, cultural/public affairs and animation. This application is for projects that are in any phase or production––from research and development to completion. Awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 for Research and Development, and up to $100,000 for production or completion. Do you have a project that would be a great match? Visit NAPT’s website to download an application, find out eligibility requirements and information on the selection process >> Looking for tips on how to put together a winning proposal? NAPT Executive Director Shirley Sneve and Assistant Director Georgiana Lee discuss the process––from detailed budgets to Native American production involvement. Learn about what's involved and the beginnings of producing for public television. Listen to the audio interview >>

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