NEW 2025 Dates Added for Professional Development Programs

Catapult Film Fund Grants: 2025 Development Grant

In 2025, we will offer fifteen (15) grants of up to $25,000 USD to filmmakers in development with a documentary feature or short.

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The Catapult Development Grant
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One-time
Online
(15) grants of up to $25,000 USD to filmmakers

Deadline: February 12, 2025: Application Closes at 5 p.m. PT

Launched in 2010, the Catapult Development Fund provides early-stage support to documentary filmmakers when funding is hardest to find. Catapult has two funding cycles per year, with application deadlines in the summer and winter.

Before applying, please carefully review our Guidelines and Eligibility and Procedures and Checklist.

Frequently Asked Question: Do you accept applicants outside the US?

Yes! We accept projects from international applicants, including individuals or film production companies based outside the U.S. Please note that Catapult only makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. In most cases, this will mean getting a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor for the project. Applicants do not need a fiscal sponsor in place to apply, but selected projects must have a confirmed U.S.-based 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor in order to receive the funds.

What is a 501c3 fiscal sponsor? Can I apply if I don’t have one?

A 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor allows projects to accept grants and tax-deductible donations under the fiscal sponsor’s tax exempt status. A confirmed fiscal sponsor is not required to apply nor will the lack thereof be counted against your application. However, if selected, grantees must have a confirmed U.S.-based 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor in order to receive the funds. Catapult does not make grants to individuals.

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