Through its Sponsored Projects Program, SWAMP provides a 501(c)3 non-profit umbrella for established media artists seeking grants and contributions to develop and produce film and video.

Application Guidelines
Sponsorship is based on a review of the following required materials:

• Detailed project description
• Detailed Budget
• Resumes of key personnel
• Project timeframe
• Submission of representational work
• List of proposed funding sources

A $50 application fee is required. If SWAMP agrees to act as a sponsor, an administrative fee is levied on all grants and contributions. Rights to completed projects are retained by the project director(s). Funding sources must be foundations, corporations, public agencies, and individual donors.

To apply for sponsorship, SWAMP recommends that media artists make an initial inquiry by phone, or by submitting a brief letter outlining the nature of the proposed project. The $50 fee is required with the full application package, and is not refundable if the project does not meet the program guidelines.

Installation and performance projects are also considered for sponsorship. Projects in these areas must reflect a major emphasis on film or video elements, and key personnel must have a film or video background.

SWAMP is currently accepting online donations for sponsored project For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair and Cuban Dreams. Click on the links for more information.