CHICAGO INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

VIDEO PRODUCTION GRANT

The Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation (CITF) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is: to contribute to the education of students by providing compelling, quality programming that reflects the diversity of the human experience and to support educators and students with timely, relevant resources and the opportunity for growth.  In addition to providing instructional television via CITF’s two Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) systems, CITF’s most recent project is to provide support to Chicago-based productions for the completion of works about Chicagoland youth.  Several grants available in amounts ranging from $2,000 - $5,000 will be awarded. The postmark deadline for application materials is December 31, 2002.

Eligibility

• The work must be about Chicago youth.   Youth is defined here as those 18 years old and younger.
• The work must be a Chicago-based production.
• Documentaries are encouraged.

For Your Information

• The postmark deadline for application December 31, 2002.  Faxed or emailed materials are not acceptable.
• Applications must include applicant contact information, a project description, resume and a work sample.  If the work is by a group or organization, a contact person must be listed and information regarding the organization’s mission or purpose must be clearly explained. 
• CITF will return your work only if you include a self-addressed stamped mailer with your application.  Do not use metered postage. We recycle all work samples after January 1^st, 2003.
• Although we are careful with your work, we can’t be held responsible for loss or damage and ask that you do not send your only copy. 

The Review Process

Chicago and youth need to be intrinsic to the project. Awards are based on artistic merit and financial need. Awards are made to artists/videographers at all career levels.  A panel outside of Chicago will review applications.  The panel has the sole ability to make awards. 

The Project Description

Submit a one-page description of your project.  Please clearly describe the project, including the purpose for the project.  Indicate the focus of your project, what remains to be done, how you would use the money you are seeking, what other funding you are seeking or have received for this project and the amount you have already spent on the project.  On a separate page, please provide a budget for all money requested.

The Work Samples

• You must include a sample at least 3-5 minutes in length of the project for which you are seeking monies from the Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation.   
• Label your work with your name and title of work on the spine of the outer case.
• Formats: ¾”, VHS, S-VHS, mini DV or Beta are acceptable. 

If You Receive An Award

• CITF will have non-exclusive rights to show your work on its two ITFS channels, at the CITF sponsored Youth Film and Video Festival, and on Free Speech TV (Dish Network, Channel 9415).  You will be asked to sign a letter of agreement, which outlines ownership, rights and responsibilities.
• You will receive 80% of the payment as soon as we receive a signed letter of agreement.  You will receive the other 20% when a written report is received explaining how the initial payment was spent and how any remaining money will be spent.

Contact Us

Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation

561 West Diversey Parkway, Ste. 204

Chicago, IL 60614

773-248-3575

773-248-0530 fax