Giving Foward
TO OUR COMMUNITY
EmVisionary Grants to Expand Non-Profit Impact
Overview
EmVision Productions is a queer, woman of color-led social impact media agency that helps visionary organizations convey how they are changing the world. Our EmVisionary Grant is one of the many ways that we give forward. Launched in fall 2020 in acknowledgement of structural obstacles in accessing resources, this yearly collaboration is designed to benefit small, local non-profit organizations in Greater Boston led by people of color.
Approach
In this unique collaboration, we work with 1-2 EmVisionary Grantees over 6 months, and mentor talented, under-represented filmmakers alongside us, to craft a 2.5-minute mission and impact video (a $25,000 value) to further these organizations’ growth and these creatives’ careers. For 2025, we are teaming up with Women in Film & Video New England’s Director Shadowing Program to mentor an emerging filmmaker. While our team donates their expertise and time to the EmVisionary Grants, these collaborations have a sliding scale contribution to cover the trainee filmmakers’ time and associated project costs; please see details below.
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply if you meet our intentional criteria (see details below). We encourage past applicants / finalists to re-apply. EmVision clients (past or present) are not eligible. If you don't meet this criteria and want to partner with EmVision to tell your organization's story, let's chat.
For questions, contact special projects manager Tanais Garcia (tanais@em.vision).
Intentional Criteria (2025)
Applications are Closed
Official Status: Has 501(c)(3) status or Fiscal Sponsor.
Representation: Led by a person of color, reflecting the community they serve.
Journey: 5+ years in operation.
Resources: up to $750,000 in annual revenue with at least 1 paid staff.
Logistics: Based in and serving within Greater Boston (for this grant, defined as within 20 miles of downtown Boston).
Sliding Scale Contribution If Selected:
Pro bono for organizations with revenue up to $250,000
$2,500 for organizations with revenue between $250,000 - $500,000
$5,000 for organizations with revenue between $500,000 - $750,000
EmVisionary Grantees
2024
Castle of Our Skins (COOS) fosters cultural curiosity and celebrates Black artistry through music+.
In December 2024, COOS purchased a building in Roxbury for just $1, thanks to the City of Boston arts and culture grant. Their video helped funders to see their impact and the value of a physical space.
2024
Accompany Doula Care works with families, doulas, and healthcare systems to advocate for the birth experience that everybody deserves.
In fall 2024, Accompany received a large, 2-year grant from New Commonwealth Fund. Their video helped funders to understand their multifaceted model.
2023
Dorchester Art Project (DAP) is an artist-led organization that is building an ecosystem of resources for local artists in Dorchester and across Boston to thrive. DAP aims to become a co-op.
In 2024, DAP became a co-op and received $100,000 dollars, as part of the Boston XChange’s first accelerator program. Their video helped funders to see their vision for growth and development.
2023 (released in 2024)
Kakrona Center Inc is a grassroots organization that serves the Khmer and Southeast Asian communities across Lynn and the North Shore.
2022
Love Your Magic is an organization in Greater Boston that emphasizes self-advocacy, love, and sisterhood among Black and brown girls.
2020-2021
First Teacher Boston is a community of parents and caregivers working to prepare all our children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
2020-2021
The Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity (CCDS) supports worker-owner cooperatives in East Boston, creating social, economic, and political power for its minority, immigrant, and low-income residents.
In 2025, they are working to launch their Solidarity Economy Headquarters in East Boston.
