California Documentary Project
Foundation Annual
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
California Documentary Project
Geographic Scope: California, United States
Organization: California Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment of the Humanities
Overview
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.- Production Grants: Support for completing documentary films
- Research & Development Grants: Support for early-stage documentary development
Award Categories
The program offers multiple grant types:- 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
Focus Areas
Grants support documentaries exploring:Geographic Locations
Oakland Office: 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 203 Oakland, CA 94612 415.391.1474Los Angeles Office:
1000 N Alameda Street, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90012
415.391.1474
Contact
Grant Portal: Available at calhum.orgReady to apply for California Documentary Project?
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