How to Apply

Research & Development Grant

A fund for filmmakers working on a nonfiction project in early stages

  • The application for the 2024 Chicken & Egg Pictures Research & Development Grant is currently open. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET.
  • Refer to the R&D Grant page for the guidelines, eligibility criteria, application checklist, and FAQ.

Project: Hatched

An impact fund for nonfiction filmmakers

  • The application for 2024 Project: Hatched is currently open. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET.
  • Refer to the Project: Hatched page for the guidelines, eligibility criteria, application checklist, and FAQ.

(Egg)celerator Lab

For first- and second-time directors

  • The open call period for the 2025 (Egg)celerator Lab will begin in March 2024. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of when the application reopens.

Chicken & Egg Award

For experienced documentary directors

  • Unsolicited applications to the Chicken & Egg Award are not accepted. Filmmakers are invited to apply through a nomination process. Every year, Chicken & Egg Pictures invites a group of experts in the field from all around the country to nominate potential candidates for this Award.