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.
• Transparency & Accountability - 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.
• Access for Production - Must be able to provide access to staff, beneficiaries, volunteers, or program sites for the purpose of filming.
How it Works
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application
Deadline -
October
21st
Your story could be the one we bring to life this year
Have questions that aren't mentioned? Email us your questions at info@happypeople.me
• What does the winner receive? o The selected nonprofit receives a complete production package valued at $50,000: one documentary, a toolkit of short-form social clips, and strategic support to maximize reach and fundraising impact.
• What if we apply but aren't selected? o If you're not chosen, don't worry! We run this grant frequently. Plus, if we see a powerful story or idea 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 6-8 weeks depending on scope and logistics.
• Will you travel to us for filming? o 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 minds and move people to act.
• Do we need a full marketing department to apply? o 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 and convert attention into support.
