California Documentary Project
Research and Development Grant

Deadline: October 1, 2008

Tips for Preparing Your Proposal

  1. Print out the CDP Research and Development FAQ (click on the FAQ button on the left to view). Keep it handy!
  2. Download the CDP Research and Development Guidelines and Full Project Budget Form (click on “Grant Guidelines” or “Budget” to the left).
  3. Prepare your proposal narrative and cover sheet. Please respond to the questions in the order listed. Please use our headings to organize your answers.
  4. Complete the Online Grant Application Form by noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (available on our website on September 2, 2008). Please be prepared to electronically attach and submit the following as part of your application:
    • Proposal narrative
    • Resume for project director
    • Full Project Budget Form
  5. For the online application, you will be required to provide your zip+4 and congressional districts. You can obtain this information ahead of time at: http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp and http://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm.
  6. Allow at LEAST two hours to submit the online grant application
  7. Mail sample work to CCH’s San Francisco office. (It must be received by 5 pm on October 1, 2008.)

If you have questions while applying

  1. READ THE FAQ CAREFULLY.
  2. E-mail the California Documentary Project programs manager at: cdp@calhum.org
  3. Attend a grants workshop: Workshops will be offered in summer 2008. Please check the CCH website for more information.
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