Technical Assistance & Support

The California Civic Media Program is committed to making the application process as accessible as possible. Whether you are applying for the first time or have questions along the way, support is available in multiple formats throughout the application period.

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Webinars

Program staff will host three public webinars during the application period covering the program model, eligibility, and the application process. All webinars are open to any interested news organization.

  • CMP Webinar 1 — June 30, 2:00–3:00 PM PT
  • CMP Webinar 2 — July 7, 10:00–11:00 AM PT
  • CMP Webinar 3 — August 4, 2:00–3:00 PM PT

Office Hours

Weekly office hours are held every Tuesday at 2:00 PM PT throughout the application period. Bring your questions, walk through your eligibility, or get help calculating your FTE.

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