DEADLINE: October 14, at 5PM PT
The California Documentary Project (CDP) supports nonfiction film, audio, and digital media projects that explore the histories, cultures, ideas, and experiences that shape California. Through a humanities-based approach, CDP supports storytellers in bringing California’s diverse experiences, forms of knowledge, communities, and histories to audiences across the state and beyond.
Research & Development Grants
Up to $15,000
Research & Development grants support documentary media projects in their earliest stages, helping strengthen their humanities content and approach as they move toward production.
Best for: Projects in the research, development, and early planning stages.
Production Grants
Up to $50,000
Production grants support documentary media projects in production, helping strengthen their humanities content and approach as they advance towards completion.
Best for: Projects that have moved beyond research and development and are active in production.