How does the grantmaker know that the grant will be used appropriately? What safeguards are in place?
As with any grant, the donor will need to do a degree of research regarding the track record of the filmmaker and the legitimacy of the project. The grant will be made to meet specific objectives, to produce programs and to undertake projects in collaboration with others for the long-term benefit of all involved. Regular reporting throughout the period of production will be enough to determine whether the grant is being used for the purpose for which it was given. At the completion of the documentary a final screening and presentation of the ongoing outreach strategy, with regular follow up reporting requirements, should be enough to illustrate that the expectations of the partnership are being met.
