Source data
2026 funding windows, content test and applicant evidence
Sources checked
- 16 December 2016Act 935 received assent and established the fund
- 31 July 2026The National Film Authority’s call opened
- 31 August 2026Published closing date for the call
The 2026 call closed on 31 August. The dates identify the call covered in this guide.
2026 funding windows, content test and applicant evidence
The table describes the 2026 call. The categories, application evidence and content test are drawn from the official fund portal. Act 935 sets the statutory basis for the fund.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding window | Development | Writing, research, prototypes and preparing a project to pitch | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Production | Making features, shorts, documentaries, series, animation and other digital work | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Distribution and promotion | Releasing films, publicity, festivals, subtitling or dubbing | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Cinema facilities | Building or renewing exhibition sites, including mobile or community cinemas | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Training | Apprenticeships, instruction, certification and mentoring | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Research and innovation | Audience research and trials of production technology | Source 3 |
| Funding window | International co-production | Projects involving treaty partners or financing from abroad | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Strategic projects | National heritage, flagship productions and cultural diplomacy | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Public education | Work on civic awareness, health and changes in social behaviour | Source 3 |
| Funding window | Regional access and inclusion | Local-language work and projects focused on youth, women or regions | Source 3 |
| Content test | Language | Principal language is English or a Ghanaian language | Source 2 |
| Content test | Producer | Ghanaian lead producer or company with more than 51% Ghanaian ownership | Source 2 |
| Content test | Crew | Ghanaian nationals hold at least 60% of key crew positions | Source 2 |
| Content test | Director | The director is a Ghanaian national | Source 2 |
| Content test | Cast | Ghanaian nationals account for at least 70% of principal-cast screen time | Source 2 |
| Content test | Subject | The central story or theme comes from Ghanaian culture, history or society | Source 2 |
| Content test | Sight and sound | The film reflects Ghanaian identity in setting, dress, music or sound | Source 2 |
| Applicant evidence | Authority credentials | National Film Authority licence or accreditation | Source 2 |
| Applicant evidence | Tax status | Evidence of Ghana Revenue Authority tax compliance | Source 2 |
| Applicant evidence | Professional membership | Evidence of membership in an accredited industry organisation | Source 2 |
| Applicant evidence | Project dossier | Project description or business plan, detailed budget and applicable rights documentation | Source 2 |