World of 8 Billion Mini-Grant for Student Video Contest (US)

Purpose

• They recognize that not all schools, and therefore not all students, have the same resources available to them when participating in a video contest. They want to help level the playing field by offering funds to teachers that will be used to directly impact their students making video submissions for the World of 8 Billion contest.

Funding Information

• Grant amount: $100-500.

Uses of Funds 

• Funds provided to teachers can be used for anything that directly supports your students participation in the World of 8 Billion video contest. This could include software like an animation program, or hardware like a digital camera or microphone. The grant could also be used for a (one-year) subscription for video editing software like WeVideo or even to bring in a filmmaking or editing expert to do some tutorials or coaching.
• No matter the exact use, the funds should mean that either more students are able to participate in the contest by removing obstacles, or that your participating students are able to do new and exciting things for their videos.

Eligible Activities

• Examples of what funding will be considered for:
  • Virtual classroom instruction/workshops on filmmaking and video editing
  • 1 year classroom subscription to WeVideo or similar editing program
  • Audio visual equipment including recording equipment, microphones, digital cameras, tripods, etc.
  • Animation software or instruction support
  • Other classroom materials to support students with the process of making a video for the World of 8 Billion video contest

Eligibility Criteria

• Grants will be awarded to teachers in the United States who will have students participate in the World of 8 Billion student video contest. The contest is open to middle and high school students, so the grant will be awarded to middle and high school teachers.

For more information, visit Population Education.