If you are awarded a grant these allocations will be added to your Grant Agreement and should be as accurate as possible based on your current spending intentions.
You should aim to fully spend your grant funds within six months of the award being finalized. Grant funds must be spent after the Elevate Collective Grant Agreement is signed. Any purchases made before the contract is finalized are not eligible for reimbursement.
Professional Development
- Classes, coaching, mentorship, consultations
- Creative or business-related
While you are not limited to these, the following are service providers we have had great success with:
- Script Anatomy: For script consultations and other professional development classes
- Lee Jessup: Career coaching for screenwriters (With Elevate Discount: $125/session)
- Roadmap Writers: For classes, script feedback, and mentorship
Equipment & Tools
- Computer, printer, or tech equipment
- Software (for accessibility, screenwriting, etc)
- Furniture to maximize your work-from-home setup
IP Licensing
Obtaining the rights to books, media, etc
Research Costs
- Research-related trips (Please note, we do not fund production-related costs. Any trips must be directly tied to writing for a single project.)
- Books, archival access, etc
Living Expenses
Unrestricted funds to support your life as a disabled screenwriter.
- $5,000 Grant Amount: $1,500 Maximum
- $8,000 Grant Amount: $2,250 Maximum
- $12,500 Grant Amount: $3,000 Maximum