Project Criteria:
This grant will help shine a light on photography projects that support grassroots, frontlines movements and initiatives that are doing big things to protect Mother Earth. This can include anything from land and water protection, to decolonized conservation efforts, to queer ecology, to climate change, and to various intersectional lenses into those topics or combination of topics.

Who can apply:
Anyone from anywhere in the world may apply, however storytellers from the communities they are working in, and storytellers who demonstrate longstanding relationships with the communities they are working with, will be prioritized for this grant. Applicants must be PWB members at the time of applying.

What it is:
Three recipients from anywhere in the world will receive $5000 USD from Photographers Without Borders to support the creation of an impactful photography project as well as a community exhibition of the work.
Recipients must produce a budget and receipts matching the budget in order to comply. Budget can not include travel to and from the country location.
Recipients must deliver all RAW images (this is to verify that there was no manipulation), as well as a set of 20+ edited images complete with detailed captions, and a written story of 500 to 2500 words to accompany the story to Photographers Without Borders by September 30, 2025.
Recipients will create video content or source a videographer/editor.
The recipient will participate in at least two virtual PWB events.
The recipient will organize a community exhibition as a part of their grant budget.
Inclusion in the PWB annual print magazine as well as our online magazine.
The recipient retains all copyright of their images and grants Photographers Without Borders a royalty-free, unlimited license for use to promote this project and the recipient.

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