Funding for Initiatives That Encourage Art/Media Production in Ohio (USA)
GrantID: 75047
Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $40,000
Summary
This is a program aimed at attracting film and media productions to stimulate economic impact through art & media production—encouraging spending on crew, services, and locations within the community. Productions that meet certain thresholds can receive a rebate (rather than up-front grant) on qualifying expenditures, often calculated as a percentage of the spending within the defined area.
To be eligible, a project must satisfy a minimum spending requirement (for example, around $150,000 in qualified expenses). It must also meet job or crew requirements—such as hiring a high percentage (e.g. 75%) of production personnel from the area —and schedule a majority of filming days in the area.
The application is generally submitted before production, with required documentation (budget, crew lists, location plans). After completion, proofs of expenditures, audits, or receipts must be submitted to receive the rebate. The incentive is awarded after the project meets its obligations. The program is geared toward for‑profit media productions (films, documentaries, series, music videos) rather than nonprofits or individuals for noncommercial media. It’s specifically available for projects filming in the defined region.
In essence, this opportunity is a tool for filmmakers to reduce risk by recouping part of their local spending—while the community benefits from jobs, local contracting, and visibility from hosting creative projects.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Ohio that are actively involved in Non-Profit Support Services. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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