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Catapult Development Grant

Next call not out yet. Usually closes in April

Early-stage money to shoot a sample and shape a documentary in development, alongside Catapult's Research Grant and Rough Cut Retreat. Catapult is not accepting applications now; the last development round closed in spring 2026.

Who can apply: Documentary filmmakers in development on a feature or short, with a US fiscal sponsor.
Formats: Documentary, Feature, Short

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Checked against Catapult Film Fund's own page. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.