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ActiveCatapult Film Fund · 2026

Catapult Film Fund Development Grants

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Agency: Catapult Film Fund
Funding: $5,000-$25,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Projects in the development stage.

About This Grant

Catapult Film Fund Development Grants is sponsored by Catapult Film Fund. Catapult Film Fund provides development grants for documentary projects.

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Sugarcane, directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie Natchez, director Suzannah Herbert The Dating Game, Director Violet Du Feng Union, director/producer Stephen Maing, Brett Story Black Snow, director Alina Simone 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 winter and summer. In 2026, we will offer fifteen (15) grants of up to $25,000 USD to filmmakers in development with a documentary feature or short. We do not support docuseries at this time.

Learn more about previous Catapult Development Fund grantees» Our flagship program is geared toward independent filmmakers who have a strong story to tell, have secured access, and are ready to unlock critical production funding. This grant can be used for a variety of development needs and must result in the creation of a fundraising piece as the final deliverable.

We prioritize artful, moving storytelling and are not tied to any specific social issue agenda. Learn more about Frequently Asked Questions» The Catapult Development Grant has moved to a two-step application process. Please review each opportunity’s Guidelines and Eligibility and submit Step 1 by the deadline.

Selected projects will be invited to advance to Step 2 and submit a full application for funding consideration. March 23, 2026: Step 1 application opens on Submittable April 20, 2026: Step 1 application closes at 5 p. m.

PT Late Spring 2026: Invitations sent to top projects for Step 2 (full application) Summer 2026: Applicants notified of status, finalists may receive follow up questions Fall 2026: Full slate of 2025 Development grantees announced

Eligibility Requirements

Projects in the development stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Catapult Film Fund Development Grants?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects in the development stage. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Catapult Film Fund Development Grants offer?

The current listing shows $5,000-$25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Catapult Film Fund Development Grants?

Catapult Film Fund Development Grants is funded by Catapult Film Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Catapult Film Fund Development Grants?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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