For the purpose of thoughtful review, the Foundation convenes a Panel composed of film and video artists, curators and programmers. The Foundation aims for diversity of opinion and training in the composition of the panel. In advance of their meeting, the panelists receive copies of all proposals. Panelists view sample works during the review meeting.
The Panel's recommendations are presented to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, which authorizes grant awards.
Grant recipients are required to submit annual progress reports. Upon completion of the project, a final financial and narrative report must be submitted to the Foundation. There are no deadlines for the completion of funded works; however, the Foundation expects recipients to make steady progress.
Following the Jerome Directors' approval of Panel recommendations, all applicants will be provided with the names of grantees and Review Panelists. Declined applicants are free to contact the Foundation office for panel feedback/comments. Declined applicants are eligible for reapplication the following year. Grantees must complete their funded projects and submit a final financial and narrative report before being eligible to reapply. GRANTEES MAY NOT SUBSTITUTE A DIFFERENT PROJECT FOR THE FILM OR VIDEO FOR WHICH A GRANT WAS RECEIVED. Doing so will result in the Foundation recalling the grant. Applicants must also begin production of their project within 18 months of receiving the grant.