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The 2024 Eyes On Your Mission (EOYM) video grant, a competitive annual opportunity for nonprofits seeking professional pro bono and matching video production services, is issuing its final call for applicant submissions for its 2024 program. Through 11:59 p.m. EST July 18, nonprofits anywhere in the world may apply at https://eyesonyourmission.org/video-grants. 

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the EOYM video grant program, which works with nonprofits and field experts to create marketing and fundraising documentaries to enhance visibility of the nonprofits’ missions. This Miami-based 501(c)(3) organization teaches nonprofits to advance their in digital storytelling to showcase their accomplishments to potential funders, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and board members. Every year, judges choose three to five nonprofits who could best leverage an investment in visual communications. 

Since its inception, the video grant has employed more than 100 creative professionals, donated three million frequent flier miles, and contributed over one million dollars in video production services to 35 nonprofits around the world. Some projects are fully funded by EOYM, while some are 50/50 matched and co-funded. Grantees ranging from small to large have worked with EYOM to shoot in locations including Miami, Japan, and Brazil.“Eyes On Your Mission is committed to providing nonprofits with top-tier documentary videos that capture the essence and impact of their work,” said Jessica Kizorek, founder of EYOM. “We encourage all nonprofits, regardless of size or location, to apply for our grant program and make known your vision for your communities in a broad-reaching way. Bring us your stories; we look forward to reviewing your applications.”

Nonprofits all over the nation and world are working with EOYM to help directly support fundraising by emotionally engaging viewers and inspiring them to contribute their time and resources. “While our estimated donation for each local project is approximately $20,000, the long-term value of this particular gift can be worth millions of dollars in funds raised directly from people who see the video,” explained Mike Firmature, chairman of the Board of Directors of EOYM. 

Last year, EOYM supported grantees including the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship, Cristo Rey Miami High School, Carrie Meek Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Martin County, and the EOD Warrior Foundation (which is the first project using artificial intelligence to generate video content). These organizations represent a spectrum of causes, from education and entrepreneurship to shelter and support services. Chris Brignolle, the Executive Director of the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship’s Southeastern region, praised the initiative saying, “What started as a regional project was so well received by NFTE national that the video content is now used nationwide because it so accurately reflected the youth we touch from coast to coast.”

About Eyes On Your Mission

The Eyes On Your Mission Project is a Miami-based 501c3, founded by entrepreneur Jessica Kizorek, that serves nonprofits, students and industry professionals at the intersection of video production, media, and social change.

With a focus on youth living in marginalized and underserved communities, the Eyes On Your Mission Project partners with funders who prioritize access to education, professional development, entrepreneurial exposure, arts programs, creative industry growth, interdisciplinary experiential learning, teacher training, after school opportunities, community based initiatives, and bridging the digital divide. For more information, visit www.EyesOnYourMission.org and www.TwoParrot.com.