2011 Grant Guidelines

The California Story Fund

Projects that uncover and share the stories of California’s communities.

The California Story Fund (CSF) is a competitive grant program that supports community-centered, story-based public humanities projects that contribute to our evolving understanding of California – past and present. The program has granted over $2 million to nearly 300 projects since its inception in 2003. More information about recently funded projects can be found on the program section of our website.

California Story Fund — click here to see the new grant guidelines
New information about grant applicant outreach meetings has now been posted to our website. Sign up for an information session HERE.
November 15, 2011: CSF application deadline
February 2012: Notification of awards