How much funding does California Documentary Project provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for California Documentary Project?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is California Documentary Project offered?

California Documentary Project runs on an annual cycle.

California Documentary Project

California Humanities

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: California, United States

Organization: California Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities

The California Documentary Project supports documentary filmmaking that explores California's diverse histories, cultures, and communities. The program has awarded grants since at least 2009 and continues to support documentary production and research & development projects.

Award Categories

The program offers multiple grant types:

Production Grants: Support for completing documentary films
Research & Development Grants: Support for early-stage documentary development

Focus Areas

Grants support documentaries exploring:

California history and culture
Community stories and social movements
Immigration and refugee experiences
Civil rights and social justice
Arts, music, and cultural traditions
Environmental and economic issues
Regional and local histories

What California Humanities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 41
Total given: $858K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,500–$50K

By dollars: California 84%, New York 6%, Illinois 5%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Whittier, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
59% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.