Browngirlsdocmafia (BGDM) has established itself as a vital support structure for women and non-binary filmmakers of color, and its Sustainable Artist Fellowship extends that mission with a direct, unrestricted grant. The fellowship recognizes that sustained creative practice often requires more than production funding; it provides $5,000 without conditions, alongside a stipend of up to $2,500 for professional or creative development. This dual support acknowledges both the immediate financial needs of artists and the longer-term investments—workshops, mentorship, equipment, travel—that can shape a career. The fellowship is open to applicants based in the United States and globally, reflecting BGDM's commitment to a transnational community of documentary practitioners. While the organization's name signals a focus on brown women, the fellowship's eligibility aligns with BGDM's broader membership: women and non-binary people of color working in documentary and hybrid forms. The application fee is $15, a modest barrier intended to support the administrative labor of review while remaining accessible. Curatorially, the fellowship does not prescribe a theme or subject matter. Instead, it seeks artists whose work demonstrates a rigorous engagement with documentary language, whether through traditional non-fiction, experimental hybrid, or emerging forms. The selection process prioritizes voices that have been historically underrepresented in film funding, and the unrestricted nature of the grant trusts artists to determine their own most pressing needs. This is not a production grant; it is an investment in the sustainability of the artist.