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How To Apply

Applications are open through September 30, 2024.

To complete your application, you’ll need:
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Your Organization's Information
You must be the duly, authorized representative of your organization to apply. The name, address and contact information for your organization, and links to your website and any social media channels.
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Action Plan Impact
Please provide the approximate number of individuals who will be directly impacted by the Action Plan and the size of the community indirectly impacted by the Action Plan, along with a general description of the Organization’s audience. (i.e., If you have a program that entails the participation of a specific number of individuals, that is the expected number of individuals directly impacted. If these individuals belong to a community that will benefit from the result of your program, that is the number indirectly impacted.)
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Organization Mission Statement
The Organization’s official mission statement.
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Funding Need Description
A description (up to 3,000 characters) of the Organization’s current financial needs that the Grant funds will address and how the Grant funds will be applied to the Action Plan.
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Communities The Organization Serves
List the communities, groups, or individuals that the Organization primarily serves.
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Verification Documents
Verification that the Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as defined by the IRS by Entrant uploading the Organization’s W-9 and IRS determination letter.
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Action Plan Description
A description of the Organization’s plan of action to address or contribute to social justice causes via photography, videography, filmmaking or a related field.
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Sony Electronics Equipment Need Description
A description (up to 3,000 characters) of the Organization’s current audio visual needs that would support or assist with completion of the Action Plan.
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Through direct funding, marketing support, and creative storytelling, CREATE ACTION will contribute to the missions of local organizations and the communities they serve. Be sure to read the full Grant Program Official Rules as they contain important information regarding the process of completing a successful application.