Grantee Profile
Independent Television Service
Grants to Independent Television Service
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$900,000Active Strategy
2013 (Duration 2 years)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Independent Television Service (ITVS) is the largest independent funder and presenter of social issue documentary films on U.S. public television. In addition to presenting documentaries via PBS broadcast and online streaming, ITVS works to maximize the impact of these films by partnering with policymakers, civic leaders, schools, and non-profits. This grant supports Independent Lens, including funding for documentary projects in the research and development phase, and outreach strategies designed to reach and engage audiences in conversations about the important social issues presented in the documentaries.
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$1,500,000Active Strategy
2010 (Inactive Grant)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — To support the Global Perspectives Project, a program to bring documentary content from international producers to U.S. audiences, and from U.S. producers to international audiences (over three years).
The MacArthur Foundation awarded Independent Television Service $2,400,000 between 2010 and 2013.
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