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Alabama: Share Your Story Video Challenge

The Share Your Story Video Challenge award grants to qualified organizations who are supporting arts & culture programs in community.

Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville

State: Alabama

County: Jackson County (AL), Limestone County (AL), Madison County (AL), Marshall County (AL), Morgan County (AL)

Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes

Deadline: 09/12/2024

Size of the Grant: Less than $1000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Funding Information

$1,000 unrestricted grants.

Eligibility Criteria

All grants from this Fund must be made for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes to any organization that is described in IRS code as a 501(c)3 public charity. Qualified organizations also include schools, religious institutions, or government agencies located in the Greater Huntsville area.

Rules and Guidelines:

  • This challenge is limited to organizations serving residents of the Greater Huntsville area (Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan County).
  • Even if your scope is broader, this challenge must specifically spotlight the work that your organization is doing to serve low-income members of their community.
  • Your video must not exceed 60 seconds.
  • No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this challenge unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this purpose. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials.
  • Make a specific reference to how you serve the low-income members of their community in your video.
  • Include an impact story in your video.

Recommendations

  • Here are some tips to make your Share Your Story video the best it can be.
  • Shoot the video on location if possible.
  • Shoot horizontally so that it is optimal for social sharing.
  • Use a microphone if possible.
  • Be aware of background sounds – traffic, crowds, etc. – that can compete with your message.
  • Be enthusiastic! You are doing great things for ocommunity; don’t be afraid to share your story.
  • Make sure it’s clear what the purpose of your organization or this program does. If someone has never heard of you, would they have an understanding from your video?
  • Include impact numbers, such as number served
  • Tell your story through spoken and written word on screen

For more Information, visit CFGH