The 2024-2025 Create Action Grant Program is designed to support underserved, underrepresented communities in creative fields like photography, videography or filmmaking by amplifying the efforts of local, non-profit organizations whose work involves such fields.

We’re excited to announce the first five recipients of the 2024-2025 Create Action Grant Program:  Lil' Filmmakers, Inc., The Creative Academy, Inc., The Heart Of Job Foundation, The Mosaic Film Experience and FamFrequency Productions, Inc. Learn more about the five winners below and visit our Create Action page for more on the program.

The Create Action Grant Program is designed to support underserved, underrepresented communities in creative fields. See the first five winners for 2024-2025.

Lil' Filmmakers, Inc.

Lil’ Filmmakers’ mission is to train young artists to use media and the arts as tools to overcome societal and personal barriers and prepare them for career opportunities in the creative industry. The organization offers workshops, and after school programs, summer programs, internships and feature film project-based programs that provide young artists hands-on exposure to the filmmaking process. Creative adjustments are made based on an assessment of the academic, artistic and personal needs of each artist in order to retain and enhance their skills. Their programs work toward transitioning artists into becoming successful critical thinkers while learning to sustain a career in their chosen field. The professional development aspect of programs help provide practice for skills learned on the job to give creatives real world experience.

Learn more at lilfilmmakersinc.com.

The Creative Academy, Inc.

The Creative Academy is dedicated to teaching, engaging and preparing economically disadvantaged high school students in the creative arts industries, including music production, photography and video production. The organization’s comprehensive curriculum not only fosters artistic expression but also equips our students with essential skills like financial literacy, computer literacy and community service. Located in Atlanta, Ga., The Creative Academy aims to empower students by providing them with the necessary resources to succeed. By participating in the offered programs, students not only develop artistic talents but also gain the financial literacy and life skills necessary to thrive in today’s world.

Learn more at thecreativeacademyatl.org.

The Heart Of Job Foundation

The Heart of Job Foundation’s mission is to provide programs that reinforce STEAM principles and CTE Education while expanding career opportunities for participants in the entertainment industry. Through their media arts and communications workshops, participants learn the inner workings of media production, while gaining certifications and skills to guide them to family sustainable media career pathways. 

Learn more at heartofjobfoundation.org.

The Mosaic Film Experience

The Mosaic Film Experience is an innovative educational platform that empowers underrepresented youth to explore emerging and creative careers through the power of storytelling. Using digital storytelling as a tool for learning, the organization aims to level the playing field for students across barriers created by economic status, race, gender, disability or geographic location. 

Learn more at mosaicfilmexperience.com.

FamFrequency Productions, Inc.

FamFrequency Productions’ vision is to cultivate an inclusive music industry that enables all artists to build sustainable careers through their creative talent. Through focus areas including career preparation and job placement, personal and professional development, and economic mobility and entrepreneurial success, the organization empowers young people with the skills, resources, and relationships needed to build streams of income through music.

Learn more at famfrequencyproductions.org.

To learn more, including Official Rules, awards, entry instructions, past winners, etc., please visit: alphauniverse.com/createaction.