Sugarcane, directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie
Sugarcane, directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie
Black Snow, director Alina Simone
Black Snow, director Alina Simone
Union, director/producer Stephen Maing, Brett Story
Union, director/producer Stephen Maing, Brett Story

How to Apply

Procedure and Checklist for the Catapult Development Grant:

Catapult accepts applications online twice a year through the online platform Submittable. Our application is based on the Nonfiction Core Application, a collaborative effort to standardize application requirements for documentary filmmakers. We do not accept unsolicited pitches for individual projects outside of application cycles.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have a Submittable account to access the application. This process is free and requires a username, password, and contact information. Communications regarding your submission will be sent to your registered email.

The application procedure includes:

Checklist:

Catapult uses the Nonfiction Core Application, in addition to supplemental grant-specific questions. Preview Nonfiction Core Application questions (available in English and Spanish)ยป

The application checklist includes:

Please carefully review the Guidelines and Eligibility and FAQ sections before applying. If you still have questions, email info@catapultfilmfund.org with the full title of your project in the subject line. We are a small team and will do our best to respond in a timely manner, with limited capacity to reply during peak application periods.