California Humanities – California Documentary Project (CDP) 2026–2027

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At a glance: San Francisco, USA · Documentary

About

California Humanities CDP Production and Research & Development grants for nonfiction storytelling focused on California (film, series, podcast/audio, web, interactive, multiplatform). LOI then invited full proposal.

Latest edition

Location

San Francisco, USA

Deadline

14 October 2026 · Deadline Letter of Intent deadline (5 PM PT)

Fees

None.

Eligibility

501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored individuals, or public agencies; California residency for project director and applicant org (if not fiscally sponsored). 1:1 non-federal match required.

Categories

Documentary

Region

North America

Details checked on

14 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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